Manager, Accounting Operations

Jobtailor; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage month-end close, oversee a multi-state, multi-entity healthcare accounting team, and ensure GAAP-based financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and operational excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years in management, and proficiency with GAAP and complex financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multi-state, multi-entity healthcare environment.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review monthly depreciation and amortization schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and provide insights to leadership.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting with variance analysis and performance reporting at multiple levels.
• Partner with operations leadership during reviews to evaluate financial performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive process optimization, automation, and internal controls enhancements.
• Assist with acquisition integration activities and coordination with auditors and tax advisors.
• Support tax-related matters and budgeting/forecasting projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership/Management

Financial reporting

Multi-entity healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Intacct

FloQast

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and service-oriented team environment focused on accountability, development, and operational excellence.
• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Review monthly depreciation and amortization schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, including trend analysis, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and operational performance reporting at the practice, location, provider, and consolidated levels.
• Partner with operations leadership during monthly operating reviews to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities for operational improvement, and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting operations, including process optimization, automation opportunities, and enhancement of internal controls and financial policies.
• Assist with acquisition integration activities, including financial onboarding, process alignment, and operational support as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders to support audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Support tax-related matters, including review and response to state and local notices and coordination of required documentation.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis projects to support executive decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Maintain a strong service mentality when partnering with field and operational personnel, ensuring professionalism, responsiveness, and effective communication.
• Adheres to Code of Conduct and Mission & Value Statement.
• Participates in special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year university
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multi-state, multi-entity healthcare environment
• 5+ years of Managerial Experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting staff and workflows
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Experience with Intacct ERP, FloQast, and/or Workday Adaptive Planning
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth healthcare or physician services environment
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integration activities
• Understanding of practice management and/or physician services business models