Senior Vice President Accounting

LocumTenens.com; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-site Alpharetta campus

Wellness programs

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, part of Jackson Healthcare, seeks a Senior Vice President of Accounting to lead accounting, FP&A, and financial reporting in a fast-growing healthcare staffing environment. You will oversee Customer Credit & Collections, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Financial Systems, shaping strategy with the executive team while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate, timely reporting.

Based in Alpharetta, GA, you’ll manage a team of five exempt professionals, drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• 15+ years in accounting/finance
• 10+ years in progressive leadership roles
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience in staffing, healthcare, or professional services preferred
• Experience with Workday and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance to the president and executive team
• Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets
• Oversee GAAP-compliant accounting and financial reporting
• Manage a five-person exempt accounting team
• Drive process improvements and technology to enhance efficiency
• Support profitability analyses in collaboration with sales

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP expertise

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Workday

ERP implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Workday Enterprise Accounting and Finance

Job description

For more than 30 years, LocumTenens.com has been at the forefront of healthcare workforce solutions. As part of Jackson Healthcare, we offer the resources of a large, successful organization alongside a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It's an environment where strategic thinking, operational excellence, and meaningful contributions can directly influence business outcomes and support better access to care nationwide.

Jackson Healthcare is the third-largest healthcare staffing company in the United States, serving more than 7 million patients across 1,400+ healthcare facilities nationwide. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, our award-winning campus features state-of-the-art amenities, collaborative workspaces, and a culture that invests in its people. We believe there is nothing ordinary about a career here.

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Why We Need You:

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Accounting is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s financial operations in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. This role is critical in shaping financial strategy, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting, and driving financial excellence and continuous improvement across the organization. This role will oversee the accounting and FP&A functions, including Customer Credit & Collections, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting & Accounting, Supplier & Contractor Payables and Financial Systems. This position also plays a critical role in helping the sales teams identify areas to improve profitability.

Financial Strategy and Leadership - 35%

• Provide financial guidance to the president and executive team to assist with decisions regarding the company’s financial strategy and operations
• Develop and implement financial and operational strategies that drive growth and profitability
• Coordinate the implementation of financial initiatives and projects, and measure effectiveness
• Assist senior management in developing short and long-term financial goals and objectives for individuals and departments
• Participate in developing policies and procedures that support and complement company-wide strategic goals
• Initiate innovative changes and technologies to align with future needs
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal strategic partners and stakeholders
• Represent the company with key outside customers, clients, partners, and providers

Financial Planning & Analysis - 30%

• Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and company-wide operating and capital budgets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against targets
• Conduct financial research and analysis and provide recommendations to division leaders and president
• Create and maintain multi-variable, predictive financial models, and analyses to support operations and data-driven decision-making
• Assist the sales teams by providing data and analytics to identify areas of opportunity to improve performance and financial results
• Perform ROI analysis on significant financial investments to develop a business, product, technology, or market, as requested

Accounting and Financial Reporting - 20 %

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
• Provide technical accounting or subject matter expertise for decision support on complex transactions or situations
• Oversee and optimize the accounting department organizational structure, policies, and procedures
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure effectiveness and that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and proactively identify and mitigate financial risks
• Continuously improve and streamline accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Create appropriate financial structure around new lines of business services or partnerships as directed by executive leadership
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the due diligence, purchase and integration of acquired companies

Team Management - 15%

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting function and a team of 5 exempt direct reports
• Provide leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication
• Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure that associates are well-informed
• Select, train, and retain a high-performing accounting team
• Provide opportunities for growth and personal development so staff can reach their full potential
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback
• Motivate and inspire accounting staff for optimal associate engagement

What You Bring To The Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive management and leadership experience, with a proven track record of success
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Experience working in staffing, professional services or healthcare is highly preferred
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Accounting and Finance software is a plus
• Experience in M&A (e.g., evaluation, deal drafting, due diligence, negotiation, integration) is strongly preferred
• Accounting or financial system implementation, including requirements, planning, project management, implementation, and support (e.g., ERP implementation, Financial Reporting system, etc.), strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques to support data-driven decision-making
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP software, and financial budgeting/modeling software
• Strong understanding of financial risk management and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively
• Ability to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-departmental challenges
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, with advanced Excel skills

What Is In It For You:

• Executive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including multiple medical plan options, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), dependent care benefits, pet insurance, and legal assistance programs.
• Company-paid benefits, including basic life insurance, AD&DD, short- and long-term disability coverage, and employee support resources.
• Competitive 401(k) program with company matching to help support your long-term financial goals.
• Paid time off program that increases with tenure, along with paid parental leave.
• Access to a state-of-the-art Alpharetta campus featuring: On-site childcare center, Full-service cafeteria, World-class fitness center, On-site wellness clinic
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization with the scale, resources, and culture to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery nationwide.