MANAGER ACCOUNTING

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks a seasoned accounting professional to lead the Financial Operations of Corporate Accounting. The role requires 5+ years in healthcare or public accounting with management experience and a BS in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred).

You will oversee month-end closings for the Obligated Group and Consolidated Entities, general ledger ERP processes, and timely financial reporting, tax filings, and DAC bond submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting with direct healthcare or public accounting experience preferred.
• Management experience required or demonstrated through previous job experience and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Operations of Corporate Accounting
• Manage month end close activities for the Obligated Group and Consolidated Entities
• Manage General Ledger ERP system processes and procedures for accurate and appropriate transactions
• Ensure monthly and annual financial reporting packages are submitted timely and accurately
• Ensure quarterly and annual DAC Bond reports are reviewed and submitted timely and accurately
• Ensure completion of monthly and annual tax filings
• Assist leadership with completion of annual report to credit rating agencies
• Manage internal and external audit engagements and conformity of corporate policies and procedures
• Support the annual budgetary process as needed
• Budgetary responsibilities for Corporate Accounting department
• Assist with Finance related issues as requested.

Skills

Accounting

Healthcare accounting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA degree preferred

Tools

General Ledger ERP system

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

• Manage the Financial Operations of Corporate Accounting
• Manage month end close activities for the Obligated Group and Consolidated Entities
• Manage General Ledger ERP system processes and procedures for accurate and appropriate transactions
• Ensure monthly and annual financial reporting packages are submitted timely and accurately
• Ensure quarterly and annual DAC Bond reports are reviewed and submitted timely and accurately
• Ensure completion of monthly and annual tax filings
• Assist leadership with completion of annual report to credit rating agencies

• Manage internal and external audit engagements and conformity of corporate policies and procedures

• Support the annual budgetary process as needed
• Budgetary responsibilities for Corporate Accounting department
• Assist with Finance related issues as requested.

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting with direct healthcare or public accounting experience preferred.

Management experience required or demonstrated through previous job experience and responsibilities.

Education Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Accounting or Finance required, MBA degree preferred.