Accounting Manager

The Manager, Accounting is a key leader within our Finance team, responsible for guiding daily accounting operations while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment. This role combines strong technical expertise with a passion for developing people and improving processes that enable our hospital to operate effectively and sustainably. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who values team development, builds strong cross‑functional relationships, and continuously looks for ways to enhance systems, workflows, and financial practices. This role works Monday‑Friday traditional business hours. Job Duties Leadership and Team Development Lead, mentor, and support the accounting team, creating an environment that encourages learning, accountability, and professional growth. Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and ongoing development of team members. Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and recognition to foster engagement and retention. Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success. Financial Operations Manage daily accounting functions including cash, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting. Ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of monthly financial statements and supporting reconciliations. Maintain compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements. Partner with the Revenue Cycle Manager to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition. Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation. Support the annual Medicare/Medicaid Cost Report and annual audit activities. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and that all related records, taxes, and reporting requirements are properly maintained. Oversee financial management and compliance for all grant and donor‑restricted funding, including budget tracking, reporting, audit support, and cross‑functional coordination with Development to ensure alignment with donor intent and regulatory requirements. Process Improvement and Organizational Impact Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy across accounting operations. Lead or support implementation of system enhancements and workflow improvements. Develop, refine, and maintain accounting policies and procedures. Analyze financial data and trends to provide meaningful insights that support decision making. Collaborate with leaders across the organization to strengthen financial processes and support organizational goals. Ranken Jordan is dedicated to delivering services to patients with complex medical needs, including infants, children, and adolescents. Education and Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Healthcare accounting experience is strongly preferred; cost report experience a plus. Experience driving process improvements, system implementations, or workflow enhancements. Advanced Excel; experience with Great Plains preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and foster a collaborative work environment. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills. A people‑centered leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others. Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for making processes more efficient and effective. A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across teams. Proactive problem‑solver who takes initiative and follows through. Detail‑oriented professional who balances accuracy with innovation. Demonstrates the attributes, values, and behaviors of strong leadership as defined by the Ranken Jordan framework, including setting priorities, developing people, leading effective teams, making sound decisions, and delivering results. Establishes and aligns short-, medium-, and long‑term priorities. Develops people by assessing capabilities and capacity; clearly communicates priorities and regularly reassesses progress. Creates a shared sense of purpose by defining team objectives, roles, expected behaviors, and performance standards. Builds and sustains effective formal and informal communication channels. Makes informed decisions by gathering relevant facts, validating assumptions, evaluating impacts, communicating intent, seeking feedback, and taking appropriate action. Leads with a service mindset to expand impact for children and families, deliver unequaled outcomes, inspire the workforce, and strengthen financial sustainability. Complies with all applicable organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Upholds and models Ranken Jordan’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. #J-18808-Ljbffr