Mgr External Reporting-29467

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,742,000 - 172,325,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Finance-External Reporting professional to manage the accounting functions across Rush subsidiaries and affiliates. This role requires CPA and a strong GAAP background, with oversight of the close process and financial reporting.

The position entails liaising with business owners, supervising staff, and implementing accounting policies. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions of Rush subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Liaise with subsidiary business owners and stakeholders.
• Supervise and oversee one senior accountant.
• Review financial statements and reconciliations from external partners.
• Operationalize new subsidiaries including banking, billing, and budgets.
• Manage close process and financial reporting for Rush SurgiCenter.
• Develop and implement accounting policies for joint ventures.
• Provide timely communications and documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lawson

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Finance-External Reporting

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

The purpose of this position is to manage the accounting functions of all Rush subsidiaries, including joint ventures and other Rush affiliates. This teammate is expected to participate in the development and implementation of joint venture and affiliate accounting policies and procedures, and proactively communicate joint venture performance to Corporate Finance and external customers. The team member should also exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem solving, time-management and financial analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Demonstrates a desire to continuously improve accounting and financial reporting skills through proactive professional development efforts. Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively. Ability to perform work in a neat, concise, accurate and efficient manner. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• 2 years of public accounting experience or healthcare industry experience.
• QuickBooks and Lawson experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting function of all Rush subsidiaries, joint ventures and other affiliates, which includes but not limited to all existing joint ventures, wholly owned subsidiaries, the Rush System parent company and other affiliates Rush may partner with in the future.
• Acts as liaison to all Rush subsidiary business owners and other key stakeholders.
• Supervise and oversee one senior accountant.
• Review of joint venture entity financial statements prepared by external partners, including but not limited to profit and loss statements, balance sheets, other standard financial disclosures, accounting reconciliations, etc.
• Operationalize newly formed subsidiaries, including appropriate banking structure, billing customers, approval and payment of invoices, implementing budgets, appropriate set-up in Lawson, etc.
• Manage the accounting, close process and financial reporting functions for the Rush SurgiCenter, an ambulatory surgery center joint venture. Present quarterly financial results to the SurgiCenter board and finance committees.
• Manage communications such as developing memos, presentation materials and other documentation in a timely manner which supports our stakeholders and subsidiary business owners.
• Utilize general business knowledge to subsidiaries with non-routine accounting issues and concerns.
• Develop and implement recommendations to accounting and operational management, as well as be responsible for day-to-day decisions concerning the accounting treatment of financial transactions.
• Responsible for the creation of accounting policies and procedures for joint ventures and other affiliates. This includes reviewing policies and procedures of existing partners as well as newly established partners in the future.
• Review and advise on consolidation requirement and accounting for future joint venture agreements.
• Proactive in establishing tax planning strategies with new taxable affiliates.
• Other:
• Maintains accounting and financial reporting knowledge through external sources such as seminars, training courses and literature.
• Performs related duties and projects as required or assigned on an ad hoc basis.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.