Senior Accounting & Financial Close Leader (Remote)

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; 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 oversee the organization’s accounting operations, ensure a timely financial close, and enforce policies and internal controls across international offices.

You will mentor accounting staff, manage external audits and tax filings, and advise the CFO/CEO on policy and reporting. Strong experience with NetSuite, Concur, and ADP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MS or MBA preferred.
• CPA preferred; CPA designation desirable.
• Ten years of full‑time experience in industry or public accounting, with international operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Department's monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, complete financial statements.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage accounts receivable aging, billings, cash application, and merchant accounting under supervision.
• Oversee accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expenses, payroll, and payroll tax compliance.
• Ensure GAAP compliance for currency translation and foreign tax liability across international offices.
• Lead system enhancements (NetSuite, Concur, ADP) with project plans and stakeholder management.
• Direct audit preparation and communications with external auditors and tax filings.
• Provide leadership to CFO/CEO and executive team on accounting policy, reporting, and close improvements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff; foster engagement and morale.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP

Internal controls

Auditing

Remote team management

Financial analysis

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MS or MBA

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

ADP

Job description

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee the organization’s accounting operations, ensure a timely financial close, and enforce policies and internal controls across international offices.

You will mentor accounting staff, manage external audits and tax filings, and advise the CFO/CEO on policy and reporting. Strong experience with NetSuite, Concur, and ADP is a plus.