Senior Accounting Manager (Affiliate Operations - Hospital Physicians, PLLC)

Vanderbilt Health - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Hospitals

About the position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a highly skilled individual to provide leadership in the analysis and review of financial data, as well as the preparation of financial statements and reports. This role requires an advanced application of accounting concepts, theories, practices, and terminology. The successful candidate will apply complex accounting principles and regulations to practice and production, guiding the accounting staff in the application of these principles. Additionally, the position involves providing guidance to executive leadership on complex accounting transactions and developing accounting policies and procedures for the organization. In this role, you will lead the evaluation and recommendation of improvements in accounting system procedures to ensure the accurate application of accounting principles. You will define, analyze, and coordinate the input of financial information into the general ledger system, while also evaluating and approving accounting expertise. The position requires a thorough review and facilitation of complex reconciliations of unique data, necessitating a deep understanding of multiple transaction sources. You will be responsible for preparing highly technical, complex, non-routine financial reports and schedules, as well as projections for future periods. Moreover, you will design, develop, and recommend options for projection methodologies and models to illustrate the effects of proposals on the organization. Coordination of complex regulatory audits will also be part of your responsibilities, along with developing and presenting recommendations for future corrective actions to ensure compliance. Staying informed of changes in accounting literature and providing guidance on the recording of complex transactions and the implementation of accounting principles will be crucial to your success in this role. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Leads evaluation and recommendation of improvements in accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles.
• Defines, analyzes and coordinates the input of financial information into the general ledger system.
• Evaluates, approves and provides accounting expertise.
• Provides review and facilitates the completion of complex reconciliations of unique data requiring knowledge and understanding of multiple transactions sources.
• Reviews, formats, and prepares highly technical, complex, non-routine financial reports and schedules.
• Prepares projections for future periods.
• Designs, develops and recommends options for projection methodologies and models to show the effects of proposals on the organization.
• Coordinates complex regulatory audit and develops recommendations regarding future corrective actions needed to facilitate compliance.
• Stays informed of changes in accounting literature and provides guidance on recording of complex transactions and the implementation of accounting principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Expert knowledge of accounting reporting practices and principles.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance and ability to apply it in complex situations.
• Expert problem-solving skills with a focus on critical thinking and process improvement.
• Expert communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Advanced peer leadership skills, capable of influencing colleagues to achieve team goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with healthcare financial management.
• Familiarity with advanced accounting software and tools.
• Certification as a CPA or CMA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.