Manager-Financial Accounting and Reporting

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Manager-Accounting and Reporting to oversee the accounting, reporting, and budgeting functions for its facilities. You will manage monthly financial packages, annual budgets, projections, and variance analysis, ensuring GAAP compliance while partnering with finance, clinical, and operations teams to improve financial performance and patient care.

The role leads a mid-sized team, drives standardization, and reports to the Director of Financial Accounting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required.
• Master's degree (MBA or MHA) preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and budgeting functions.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and annual budgets.
• Perform projections, variance analysis, and account analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and drive process improvements.
• Lead and develop a mid-sized team and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

GAAP

Financial modeling

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or MHA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Manager-Accounting and Reporting (IUHMG Community)

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in the all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our team in the role of Manager-Accounting and Reporting.

Summary

The Manager-Financial Accounting and Reporting is responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis, and management of financial reports and budgets within a healthcare organization. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports strategic planning, and drives fiscal accountability while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. The position collaborates closely with finance leadership, clinical departments, and operational teams to improve financial performance and support high-quality patient care. The Manager-Financial Accounting and Reporting is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting. This position will be responsible for overseeing the accounting, reporting, and budgeting function for its related facilities. The role partners closely with finance, clinical, and operational leaders to support informed decision‑making, standardization, and continuous improvement across systems, processes, and analytics. This includes monthly financial reporting packages (both internal and external, in adherence with GAAP), annual operating budgets, projections, variance analysis, account analysis, implementation of procedural and reporting improvements and development of effective business relationships. The incumbent will display effective planning and organizational skills; be results oriented; and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities. This position will manage other team members of varying levels, so there is a need to establish a course of action for self‑and/or others to accomplish a specific goal, as well as plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. Recommends and collaborates with senior leaders/leadership to resolve tactical/operational issues, with a near‑term cope for decision making. Oversees a mid‑sized team of people or multiple work groups and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems; may be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the work of external vendors. Leads and provides guidance to direct reports, supervising team members and workflows to create and maintain efficiency and meet goals. Ensures team stay within the parameters of operating plan/budget. Provides feedback to direct reports, including annual performance reviews; provides informal mentorship to other team members. Interacts frequently with functional peers.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting required.
• Master's degree preferred such as MBA or MHA.
• Requires 4-6 years of relevant experience with at least three years of experience in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Requires Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated and self-driven with continuous process improvement goal.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work with other functional groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to be agile and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines and/or working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other industry standard guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non‑financial audiences.
• Proficiency with financial systems, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system, and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world‑class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.