Sr. Manager, Centralized Accounting (Hybrid)

Quest Diagnostics - Norristown, PA

Full-time - Senior

Norristown, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Manager role in Centralized Accounting is a leadership position focused on ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and communication within the department. This role emphasizes collaboration between the Centralized Accounting department and other financial and non-financial areas, with key functions including the implementation of RPA and enabling technology, standardizing procedures, overseeing high-risk accounting areas, integrating new acquisitions, and leading career development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of 4-8 accountants and supervisors responsible for financial accounting across multiple regions.
• Oversee accounting for complicated and higher dollar, higher risk areas including Unapplied Cash, Revenue-related intercompany accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Drive efficiency in the Centralized Accounting department by implementing standardized practices and identifying opportunities for automation and data analytics.
• Act as a point of contact for Regional and Business Finance Directors regarding enabling technology product offerings.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Field Finance, Revenue, Billing, Technical Accounting, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, and Human Resources to develop appropriate procedures and controls.
• Lead the monthly close checklist and approval processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of journal entries.
• Oversee onboarding efforts for the Centralized Accounting department, ensuring proper training and system access for staff.
• Lead internal and external audit discussions regarding department processes and controls.
• Represent Centralized Accounting in Regional Finance workshops and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive work experience in Consolidations Accounting and Process Design.
• Proven leadership skills with direct and indirect reporting relationships.
• Strong competencies in Financial Acumen, Critical Thinking, and Influencing.
• Process-driven with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competency in presenting to varying levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion Essbase, Blackline reconciliation system, and CoStar real estate accounting system.