Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Accounting, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of several accountants plus will participate in overseeing the operations in the General Accounting Department. Responsible for accurate and timely issuance of monthly internal financial statements and for coordinating and facilitating the completion of the year-end audit. Manages month-end close, account reconciliations and financial statement preparation. Follows established policies and procedures to maintain integrity of general ledger and financial reporting.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: In conjunction with the Associate Director of Accounting, manage the month-end closing processes to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and issuance of the monthly financial statements. This includes reviewing and approving of journal entries, keeping track of subsystem close timelines, resolving and/or communicating any issues with closing of subsystems and overseeing various financial data interfaces into the GL system Coordinate workflow within the department to ensure timely and accurate completion of all internal reports, financial statements, external filings and any ad hoc reports Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements for Health System entities. Collaborate with the Financial Information System (FIS) and Treasury departments to establish accounting structures, procedures and financial reporting for new entities that are part of the consolidated financial statements. Collaborate with the BMC Health Plan and Boston University Medical Group (BUMG) finance team to streamline intercompany processes and ensure proper accounting of intercompany transactions. Work with other Finance and other BMC System departments to streamline processes. Build and maintain relationships with all System-wide departments. Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. Review reconciliations prepared by staff and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items and variances. Review monthly variance analyses prepared by Accounting and follow up with appropriate stakeholders for further explanation of variances, if needed. Review accounting functions for appropriateness, streamline processes and implement changes to increase ease of workflow. Standardize and ensure proper documentation of general accounting policies, procedures and controls. Ensure proper accounting treatment in compliance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Oversee special projects as assigned. Mentor and provide ongoing guidance and training of staff. Utilize BMC Health System's Values as the basis for decision-making. Follow established Hospital’s infection control and safety procedures.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: CPA Preferred but willing to leverage years of experience in place of CPA.EXPERIENCE: 5+ years related experience