Manager-Financial Accounting and Reporting (Metro)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Manager of Accounting and Reporting (Metro) to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and analytics. The role partners with finance leadership, clinical departments, and operations to drive accurate, timely and compliant statements.

You will oversee monthly packages, budgeting cycles, forecasting, and variance analyses while mentoring a mid-sized team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA or MHA preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functional groups.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with financial systems and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, analysis, and management of financial reports and budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead annual operating budgets, projections, and variance analyses; drive improvements across systems and processes.
• Manage and mentor team members while coordinating with finance leadership and clinical/operational partners.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Tableau

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or MHA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Manager - Accounting and Reporting Adult (Metro)

OverviewManager - Accounting and Reporting Adult (Metro)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 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).

SummaryThe 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 create 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 RelationshipsReports to : Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

Candidate QualificationsCandidates 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 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.