Accounting Manager - Sonrava Health
Orange, CA 92868
About the Job
The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Western Dental accounting team, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. The Accounting Manager is a leader in the general accounting team to providing timely, relevant and accurate financial reporting. The Accounting Manager also works closely with the accounting/finance leadership, other corporate functions and operations management to support the business.
In addition to a strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting and superior analytical and problem-solving skills, the successful candidate will have the ability to continually improve systems and processes and to coach and develop subordinates in order to build a high-performing accounting team.
Responsibilities:- Lead the general accounting and financial closing process to deliver complete, accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Interface with the payroll, accounts payable and revenue cycle management and other teams to ensure that all accounting data is complete and accurate.
- Supervise and review the work of staff/senior accountants.
- Calculate and review accruals, estimates and judgmental items in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
- Analyze and document the accounting treatment for unusual or non-routine transactions.
- Maintain effective internal control over financial reporting.
- Review existing accounting processes and work flow; recommend and implement improvements to streamline and accelerate the closing and reporting cycle.
- Identify opportunities to optimize the use available system tools to automate accounting and reporting processes, and implement solutions.
- Provide accurate and actionable analysis of operating results compared to plan and forecast.
- Assist with annual budgeting and period reforecasting processes as necessary.
- Support management in decisions on investments and cost controls to achieve operating goals.
- Monitor, analyze and report on key operating metrics including sales, working capital, capital expenditures.
- Train, develop and motivate staff/senior accountants and offshore accountants.
- Develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
- Interface with external auditors, tax advisors and other service providers.
- Prepare GAAP and regulatory basis financial reports as required, including related schedules and supporting workpapers.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (health care or other relevant industry experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or finance.
- CPA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting information systems (JDE experience a plus).
- Ability to understand complex business operations and analyze operating results.
- Demonstrated experience improving and automating the financial closing and reporting process.
- Knowledge of property tax and sales/use tax compliance a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office suite and similar applications.
- Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Unquestioned personal integrity and work ethic.