Senior Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Ardent Corporate; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to guide the company’s internal and external financial reporting and technical accounting. You will coordinate annual external audits, support SOX compliance, and ensure U.S. GAAP adherence across statements and disclosures.

You will lead complex accounting guidance, oversee debt reporting, and advise on new standards while collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and complex transactions.
• SOX internal controls experience in public-company environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K and 8-K).
• Lead coordination of external audits and quarterly reviews.
• Manage monthly and quarterly reporting to lenders and debt covenants.
• Prepare materials for earnings calls and investor meetings.
• Advise on adoption of new accounting standards and process improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

SOX knowledge

Public company reporting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

XBRL

Workiva

Job description

Ardent Health is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to guide the company’s internal and external financial reporting and technical accounting. You will coordinate annual external audits, support SOX compliance, and ensure U.S. GAAP adherence across statements and disclosures.

You will lead complex accounting guidance, oversee debt reporting, and advise on new standards while collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.