Accounting Manager

Full-time

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an experienced results-driven Finance Manager to lead our Business Office operations at our headquarters in Gainesville FL .

This position offers the opportunity to oversee essential accounting and financial functions develop a high-performing team and drive operational excellence within a mission-driven organization. Were looking for someone who takes ownership leads by example and understands that a successful Business Office is more than numbers and deadlines. Its about building relationships supporting the people who depend on us and continuously finding ways to do things better.

What Youll Do

• Lead and develop your team: Supervise coach and support Business Office staff establishing clear expectations encouraging professional growth and promoting accountability.
• Oversee financial operations: Direct daily activities across payroll accounts payable and receivable revenue cycle fixed assets and expense reporting ensuring accuracy efficiency and timely results.
• Maintain financial accuracy and compliance: Oversee reconciliations general ledger integrity financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage key financial processes: Oversee banking activities company credit card programs billing and collections depreciation reporting and other essential financial transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows strengthen internal controls improve systems and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Be a trusted business partner: Build strong relationships with employees donors vendors customers and internal departments by providing responsive solutions-focused support.
• Support organizational priorities: Collaborate with leadership on financial analysis audits year-end activities system implementations and special projects.
• Promote consistency and accountability: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures monitor deadlines and ensure financial activities are completed accurately and on time.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting or financial experience required. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered in lieu of these requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop employees while maintaining high performance standards
• Exceptional attention to detail organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities exercise sound judgment and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• A customer service mindset with the ability to build positive collaborative relationships
• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and ability to meet LifeSouth driving requirements
• Preferred qualifications include a masters degree in Accounting or a related field CPA or CMA certification and/or experience in healthcare or nonprofit financial operations.

At LifeSouth your leadership and financial expertise will make a meaningful impact beyond the numbers. As a nonprofit community blood center dedicated to providing a safe and reliable blood supply we offer the opportunity to contribute to a lifesaving mission while growing professionally and making a difference across our this role youll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a team responsible for essential organizational operations
• Collaborate with leaders and departments throughout the organization
• Make a direct impact through process improvements operational efficiency and financial accountability
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our communities

Starting Salary: $75000 annually with compensation negotiable based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Work Location: This is a fully on-site position based at LifeSouths headquarters in Gainesville Florida.

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre a detail-oriented financial leader who values accountability develops strong teams and takes pride in delivering accurate timely and service-focused results wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help support the financial operations behind LifeSouths lifesaving mission!

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical dental and vision insurance available to full-time employees after 60 days
• Supplemental insurance options including life accident and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403(b) offered
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
• Access to wages prior to pay day

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama Florida Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers 55 bloodmobiles and 2000 blood drives a month our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed but which the employee may be expected to perform will fall within the scope of the skills knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons regardless of race religion age gender disability status as a protected veteran national origin color or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statutes regulations and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1- to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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