Accounting Manager

Description


At Clarest Health, we are dedicated to transforming patient care by providing innovative and efficient pharmacy services to healthcare facilities. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our automated dispensing solutions streamline medication management, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare operations. As a part of the Clarest Health team, you'll be contributing to a mission-driven organization that is redefining the future of pharmacy services and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals across the nation.


The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records while overseeing the full-cycle close process. This role manages financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and internal controls, while driving process improvements and maintaining alignment with US GAAP and regulatory requirements. In addition to strategic oversight, the Accounting Manager supervises and develops accounting staff, collaborates cross-functionally with finance and operational teams, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and business initiatives to enable informed decision-making and organizational performance.


Location: Vienna, Virginia (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)


Salary : $140k - $145k


Schedule: Monday - Friday


Reports to: Regional Director of Accounting & Finance


What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care - Telemedicine
• 401k with company match
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own and oversee monthly and annual close processes, including preparation, review, and approval of complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and company policies
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses to ensure integrity of financial data

Compliance, Controls & Technical Accounting

• Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring ongoing compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead internal control assessments, including walkthroughs, documentation updates, and remediation efforts
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in alignment with GAAP and internal standards
• Monitor and implement changes in technical accounting standards, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including timely filings and reporting obligations

Tax & Audit

• Oversee and manage sales, local, and property tax filings
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors; coordinate and manage audit processes

Process Improvement & Operations

• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls
• Manage external bank reporting requirements
• Develop and maintain process documentation to support operational consistency and scalability

Planning & Cross-Functional Support

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities in collaboration with FP&A
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, HR, and other departments to support business initiatives

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including performance management and career development

Ethics & Compliance Culture

• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Complete required compliance training and proactively report any potential violations or concerns
• The ability to adhere to Clarest Health's Code of Conduct, follow Company's Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification strongly preferred
• 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Prior experience in a supervisory or management role required
• Experience within a pharmacy, long-term care pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, PBM, or healthcare services organization required, with a strong understanding of pharmacy reimbursement, inventory accounting, and healthcare revenue cycle processes, strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors and tax advisors
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting)
• Experience with internal controls (SOX compliance experience preferred, if applicable

Skills + Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of financial close processes, reconciliations, and reporting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards
• Strong organizational skills and ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Ability to interpret and apply technical accounting guidance
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead initiatives
• Ability to assess risk and maintain robust internal control environment

Clarest Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.