MHN Accounting Manager

MHN Accounting Manager

Position Summary

Marshall Health Network is seeking an Accounting Manager to direct the daily operations of the hospital Accounting department and ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in a timely manner.

The Accounting Manager oversees general ledger activities, monthly and year-end financial close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting. This position provides leadership to the accounting team and works closely with the VP of Finance, Controller, CFO, department leaders, and external auditors.

The Accounting Manager is also responsible for maintaining effective internal controls and ensuring accounting practices comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Direct the daily operations of the Accounting department and oversee general ledger activities, chart of accounts, and financial reporting.
• Manage the monthly and year-end financial close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee accounts payable, fixed assets, depreciation, cash accounting, and intercompany accounting.
• Analyze financial results, identify significant variances, and provide explanations to support informed decision-making.
• Assist the Budgeting team with the annual operating and capital budget process.
• Manage the Accounting department's budget and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Compliance, Internal Controls, and Auditing

• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure accounting policies and procedures are documented, current, and consistently followed.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, FASB guidance, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and provide financial information and documentation for the annual external audit, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, and applicable tax filings.
• Assist with the resolution of audit findings and ensure follow-up items are addressed in a timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, and applicable financial reporting requirements.

Department Leadership and Staff Development

• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff, ensuring performance reviews are completed on time.
• Establish clear priorities and monthly close deadlines and hold the team accountable for meeting expectations.
• Cross-train staff to ensure continuity and coverage of essential accounting functions.
• Develop staff capabilities through coaching, training, and continuing education.
• Build effective working relationships with the VP of Finance, Controller, CFO, department leaders, and other Finance teams.

Process Improvement and Communication

• Identify and lead process improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial close and reporting activities.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support decisions by hospital leadership.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from hospital leaders, departments, and external auditors.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial, payroll, and other sensitive information in accordance with hospital policies.
• Complete continuing professional education required to maintain applicable certifications.