Director of Financial Accounting - Financial Reporting

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Director of Financial Accounting to manage the corporate accounting team responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP across all functions. You will lead financial operations, supervise grant accounting, and mentor team members while implementing processes for accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in finance management, with a preference for healthcare experience. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required, and a CPA is highly preferred. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity of financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance management.
• Preferred: 5 years in healthcare or public accounting.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting operations for compliance with GAAP.
• Lead revenue close team and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist facility locations in budget preparation and analysis.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze financial data

Effective oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Director of Financial Accounting will manage members of the corporate accounting team responsible for general accounting across all functions and departments. Reporting to the Vice‑President, Finance & Analytics, the director oversees accounting operations for assigned areas, ensuring accurate, timely financial close in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the team responsible for recording transactions for all facilities, executing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close in accordance with GAAP; monitor recorded amounts, identify, investigate and resolve issues, and explain variances to budget.
• Lead the revenue close team, executing monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close and ensuring accurate results; monitor recorded amounts, identify and resolve issues, and explain variances to budget.
• Supervise restricted‑fund grant and contract accounting, including federal, state, local, and private grant reporting; prepare or review reconciliations of expenditures, review monthly invoices to grantors, and prepare, review, and approve invoices. Manage FFATA reporting.
• Ensure all account reconciliations are performed timely, discrepancies are identified and cleared, and financial statements present accurate information.
• Assist facility locations in reviewing and preparing annual budgets, providing insight into financial transactions and feedback on proposed budgets to ensure amounts are appropriately budgeted.
• Lead, mentor, and engage direct reports and their teams; establish short‑ and long‑range goals and objectives for the function and employees.
• Implement and maintain processes and internal controls that ensure the accuracy and completeness of all internal and external financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 7 years of experience in increasingly responsible finance management positions.
• Preferred: 5 years of healthcare experience and/or public accounting experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s degree preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
• Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP; strong proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience managing relationships with external auditors; effective oral and written communication; interpersonal skills; ability to motivate, manage multiple projects, facilitate group meetings; ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports; maintain confidentiality.

Working Shift

Days (United States of America)

EEO Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.