Manager, Accounting

Key Responsibilities

1. 

Leadership and Team Development 

• Lead, mentor, and support the accounting team, creating an environment that encourages learning, accountability, and professional growth. 

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and ongoing development of team members. 

• Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and recognition to foster engagement and retention. 

• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success. 

2. 

Financial Operations 

• Manage daily accounting functions including cash, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting. 

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of monthly financial statements and supporting reconciliations. 

• Maintain compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Partner with the Revenue Cycle Manager to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition. 

• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation. 

• Support the annual Medicare/Medicaid Cost Report and annual audit activities. 

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and that all related records, taxes, and reporting requirements are properly maintained. 

• Oversee financial management and compliance for all grant and donor-restricted funding, including budget tracking, reporting, audit support, and cross-functional coordination with Development to ensure alignment with donor intent and regulatory requirements. 

3. 

Process Improvement and Organizational Impact 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy across accounting operations. 

• Lead or support implementation of system enhancements and workflow improvements. 

• Develop, refine, and maintain accounting policies and procedures. 

• Analyze financial data and trends to provide meaningful insights that support decision making. 

• Collaborate with leaders across the organization to strengthen financial processes and support organizational goals. 

Patient Population Served: 

Ranken Jordan is dedicated to delivering services to patients with complex medical needs, including infants, children, and adolescents. 

Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred. 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 

• Healthcare accounting experience is strongly preferred; cost report experience a plus. 

• Experience driving process improvements, system implementations, or workflow enhancements. 

• Advanced Excel; experience with Great Plains preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and foster a collaborative work environment. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 

• A people-centered leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others. 

• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for making processes more efficient and effective. 

• A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across teams. 

• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and follows through. 

• Detail-oriented professional who balances accuracy with innovation. 

Leadership Expectations:  

• Demonstrates the attributes, values, and behaviors of strong leadership as defined by the Ranken Jordan framework, including setting priorities, developing people, leading effective teams, making sound decisions, and delivering results. 

• Establishes and aligns short-, medium-, and long-term priorities. 

• Develops people by assessing capabilities and capacity; clearly communicates priorities and regularly reassesses progress. 

• Creates a shared sense of purpose by defining team objectives, roles, expected behaviors, and performance standards. 

• Builds and sustains effective formal and informal communication channels. 

• Makes informed decisions by gathering relevant facts, validating assumptions, evaluating impacts, communicating intent, seeking feedback, and taking appropriate action. 

• Leads with a service mindset to expand impact for children and families, deliver unequaled outcomes, inspire the workforce, and strengthen financial sustainability. 

• Complies with all applicable organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. 

• Upholds and models Ranken Jordan’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.