Remote Finance Controller - Close, GAAP & Compliance

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Well-being programs

Job summary

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting leader to direct the organization’s accounting operations and ensure a complete, accurate, and timely financial close.

You will establish policies, controls, and work standards while presenting reconciled information for internal and external statements. You will oversee international entities, collaborate with auditors, guide fixed assets, payroll, and tax filings, and mentor a remote finance team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MS or MBA preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years (full-time) experience in industry or public accounting, including experience managing remote teams and with international operations.
• Exceptional accounting and analytical skills; proven ability to mentor and develop accounting professionals.
• Demonstrable experience utilizing technology to meet financial close goals; must conform with all regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the Accounting Department related to planning, execution, and timely financial close processes and deliver complete financial information for internal and external statements.
• Develop and enforce financial policies to safeguard assets.
• Manage accounts receivable aging, billings, cash receipts, and merchant accounting with oversight.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, tax compliance, and disbursements with oversight.
• Coordinate accounting activities of HIMSS international offices ensuring GAAP compliance for currency translation and foreign tax.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls to verify financial data integrity.
• Lead financial system enhancements (NetSuite, Concur, ADP) and coordinate with consultants.
• Plan and direct audit work papers and reconciliations, ensuring quality reviews.
• Provide leadership to executive management on accounting policy and financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

ADP

Job description

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting leader to direct the organization’s accounting operations and ensure a complete, accurate, and timely financial close.

You will establish policies, controls, and work standards while presenting reconciled information for internal and external statements. You will oversee international entities, collaborate with auditors, guide fixed assets, payroll, and tax filings, and mentor a remote finance team to