Exec Dir, Accounting

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed invites an Executive Director of Accounting to oversee the preparation of the organization’s financial statements and uphold accuracy across all reporting. This role supervises managers and staff, directs accounts payable, payroll, capital accounting, and consolidated reporting for WakeMed and its affiliates.

The ideal candidate has CPA preferred, a Bachelor's in Accounting, an MBA or Health Administration preferred, and at least ten years in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration is preferred.
• CPA is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the organization's financial statements and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Direct supervision of accounting staff including accounts payable, payroll, capital accounting, and general ledger functions.
• Oversee audits, regulatory reporting, and tax filings for WakeMed and affiliated entities.
• Manage budgeting processes, internal controls, and financial planning across the system.
• Ensure data integrity and timely reporting for internal management and external stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration

Job description

Overview The Executive Director of Accounting is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for WakeMed Health & Hospitals, a 919-bed private, not-for-profit health care system. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the statements. Directly supervises managers, supervisors, and professional staff. Areas of oversight include accounts payable, payroll, capital accounting, affiliate and wholly-owned entity accounting, statistical reporting, general ledger maintenance and reporting, cash and investment management, bond reporting, accounting and reporting for subsidiaries, and accounting and reporting for grants and restricted funds. Assists departmental management staff and executive staff with financial information and reporting. Responsible for departmental budgets, departmental staff meetings, internal and external audit requests and hospital department questions and requests. Directs financial activities by performing the following duties personally or through managers or direct reporting staff. Prepares reports, which summarize company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, and present operations. Delegates responsibility to direct reports for specific departmental duties and determines efficiency in the performance through observation and review of work. Develops goals for the Accounts Payable, Accounting and Payroll departments and internal control functions for the organization. Directs the financial reporting and accounting for the WakeMed system and affiliated entities. Directs determination of capital assets. Arranges for audits of organization and wholly-owned entities. Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, including all tax filings (except benefit plans). Maintains an atmosphere of professionalism within the company through training, motivation, meetings, discussions and through counseling direct reports as needed. Ensure data integrity within assigned systems. Establishes department policies, budgets and goals and objectives and maintains departmental expenditures within budgetary limits. Reviews organizational accounting policies, techniques, and internal controls, and implements changes when necessary to improve accounting operations and statements.

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Certified Public Accountant Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting Required - And Master's Degree Business Administration Or Health Administration Preferred

Experience

10 Years Accounting/Finance - Accounting Required