Director of Accounting & Financial Close Leader

Wayspring; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA + gym allowance

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

401k with match

Employee assistance program

Sabbatical program

Paid time off

Job summary

Wayspring is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, oversee the monthly close, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue cycle, and develop a high-performing team in a growth-oriented healthcare company.

You will drive internal controls, U.S. GAAP compliance, audits, and strategic accounting initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to enhance financial visibility and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership and close experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• CPA license; public accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, and close efficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting matters in business terms.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close processes with accurate, timely statements.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, consolidations, accruals, fixed assets.
• Oversee accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, and liabilities.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, billing, cash application, and revenue recognition.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable operations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax support, and information requests.
• Develop and coach accounting team members and succession plans.
• Improve close timelines, documentation, and workflows via automation.
• Ensure balance sheet and income statement accuracy and variance resolution.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, due diligence, system implementations.
• Communicate accounting results to finance leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Audit requirements

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Reconciliation tools

Job description

Wayspring is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, oversee the monthly close, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue cycle, and develop a high-performing team in a growth-oriented healthcare company.

You will drive internal controls, U.S. GAAP compliance, audits, and strategic accounting initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to enhance financial visibility and scalability.