Manager-Financial Accounting and Reporting (Metro)

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Manager - Financial Accounting and Reporting to oversee the preparation, analysis, and distribution of monthly financial packages for its facilities. The role partners with finance leadership, clinical departments, and operations to drive accurate reporting and budgeting under GAAP.

You will lead a mid-sized team, mentor staff, and coordinate with external vendors while ensuring adherence to budgets and operating plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Master's degree preferred (MBA or MHA).
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a mid-sized team and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, analysis, and management of financial reports and budgets.
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant reporting and assist strategic planning.
• Collaborate with finance leadership, clinical departments and operations.
• Lead and mentor team members; allocate resources and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with external vendors and ensure timely monthly reporting and variance analysis.
• Drive process improvements and standardization across systems and analytics.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree (MBA or MHA) preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager - Accounting and Reporting Adult (Metro)

The 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 all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Finance team in the role of Manager - Accounting and Reporting Adult (Metro).

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 workflow to crate and maintain efficiency and meet goals. Ensures team stays 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.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.