Director Accounting

Director Of Accounting

The Director of Accounting directs and manages day-to-day accounting processes including General Ledger, PP&E. Oversees the timely and accurate reporting of financial information and supports annual internal and external audits and related compliance activities. Participates in other aspects of Accounting and Finance processes as required, including supporting the Controller.

Essential Functions :

• Oversees management of hospital systems general accounting.
• Supports Controller in cost containment initiatives.
• Facilitates FTE and PP&E committees.
• Assists in analyzing budget to actual variances and assists in translating these into remediations.
• Manages staff; interviews, hires, and trains; evaluates employee performance; deals with performance problems as appropriate; delegates work assignments effectively.
• Develops a coaching and mentoring relationship with others that is purposefully aimed at developing their independence.
• Assists with timely completion of year-end internal and external audits.
• Assists Hospital Controller in overseeing planning, control, and effective utilization of financial resources of the institution.
• Oversees the generation of timely and accurate month- and year-end financial reports for external and internal audiences.
• Reviews hospital financial and operating statements, providing analysis of operating results and trends.
• Analyzes financial reports and records to include in financial studies and various management reports.
• Provides information or resource assistance to other teams, departments, or functions; assists others in their efforts, even if there is no immediate or direct benefit to one's own function or department.
• Reports to Controller any circumstance or condition that might hinder hospital and physician relationships or that may interfere with quality patient care.
• Proactively develops contingency plans with appropriate tactics and responds to unforeseen circumstances, which utilizes planned resources.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

Experience : Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

Licensure or Certification : None Required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :