Regional Manager, Accounting – Hybrid Preferred (Albany, NY / Capital Region) | Remote Considered

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Accountable for managing Health Ministry (“HM”) and Market Record to Report (“R2R”) shared services responsibilities within area of assignment. Directs the overall management of financial systems and processes to ensure credible and timely accounting information is generated during the monthly financial close process and the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the HM and Markets is supported. Interacts directly with senior management and department directors to ensure that accounting services are available and reliable.

Produces credible, timely and accurate financial information. Responsible for financial internal controls management, verifying the integrity and accuracy of financial information, safeguarding organizational assets, and developing efficient business processes to support accounting operations. Provides functional expertise and ensures fulfillment of performance and service standards.

Identifies, defines, and solves complex problems that impact the management of the R2R function. Maintains awareness of new industry developments and standards. Leads and manages a diverse staff in a matrix environment, where growth and development are encouraged.

Recognizes necessary changes in priority of tasks and allocation of resources and acts upon them as required to meet workload demands. Provides guidance to staff on technical accounting questions and compliance . Develops , implement s,   &   monito rs   internal controls relating to the financial   statement   close processes.

Recruits, interviews,   &   selects   staff in collaboration with Regional Controller. Supports Centers of Expertise   (COE)   functions for areas such as asset management, leases, contributions, grants, joint ventures,   &   debt compliance/reporting, including the preparation of financial reports for donors and grantors. Utilizes measurements of quality   &   productivity   to evaluate systems and staffing.

Reviews and approves monthly accounting entries   for input into the PeopleSoft G/L system (or current general ledger system) for entities   &   accounts assigned   in accordance with   established timelines. Keeps   Regional   C ontroller informed of any significant changes or decisions   required . Implements financial and managerial reporting   best practice processes to ensure   timely   and insightful analysis of financial and business performance for   HM a   &   Markets supported.

Assesses quality of financial reporting and analysis, provides feedback to staff   &   implements process improvements. Supports Regional Controller in   identifying   opportunities to improve accuracy   &   timeliness of accounting   and   reportin g . Assists Regional Controller in coordinating work relating to internal and external audits in the periodic review of financial records   &   financial statements including Audit

Requirements

for Federal Awards (grants; “Uniform Guidance” or “Single Audit”)   &   other HM specific audit requirements. Completes the federal, state   & l ocal tax reporting requirements and other reports as required by government regulation. Accumulates annual 990   &   other tax returns and financial information to support the community benefit reporting. Proactively works to streamline accounting   &   reporting processes, improve organizational capability,   & enhance   financial stewardship to support System ,   HM   &   Market   objectives . Works in collaboration with Regional Controller, HM   &   Market senior leadership to improve consistency   &   capabilities   relative   to accounting   &   managerial reporting, financial controls,   &   other non-revenue finance processing for which they each have accountability. Completes year-end financial reporting package   &   preparation of year-end audit work papers. D emonstrates strong project management skills with proven success   in   managing large-scale projects through to completion with limited supervision, tightened   time limits ,   &   strategic   perspective. Provides   and/or reviews financial analytics including   but not limited to:

• Research ing   &   interpret ing   accounting implications for various business relationships   &   transactions
• Develop ing   operational processes to appropriately record financial transactions   in accordance with   established   policy   &   generally accepted   accounting principles, “ GAAP ”
• Perform ing   various analyses, developing correlations between actual results, prior month, prior year,   &   annual plan
• Complet ing   routine management reports Manager Accounting   - Region al :   ( additional   criteria in addition to what is noted above) The   Regional   Accounting   Manager role has significantly greater scope   &   /   or complexities, such as:
• Regional Scope – responsibilit ies   cover multiple HMs, often a region covering several states ,   or a single state with multiple large-sized   complex   facilities   &   /   or   ministries .
• Span of control includes   significant   number of   complex   responsibilities over multiple business   /   organizational units   &   joint ventures, multi-state tax   &   reporting requirements,   additional   audits, or other significant technical accounting management .    Significant   span of control typically results in   larger teams of accounting staff.
• Complicated federal   &   state regulations   &   compliance .
• Additional   audits requirements may include Health Ministry preparation of financial statements   & applicable   accounting footnote preparation ( in accordance with   GAAP ).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Business, Finance, or related field of study.
• Equivalent combination of education   &   /   or experience, such as a long tenure in health care accounting and   /   or HFMA certifications accepted in lieu of degree requirement.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of accounting experience.
• Leadership experience Additional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting , preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent combination of education and experience such as a long tenure in health care accounting   &   /   or HFMA certifications, is preferred.
• Experience in a significant sized, complex,   &   matrixed organization is preferred, with $100 million or more in annual revenue and   consolidated   financial statements.
• Previous   managerial experience is preferred. Hourly Pay Range: $50.80 - $83.81 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an

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Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.