Accounting Manager

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Job description

Overview:
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.

Qualifications:
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.

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