Project Manager, Accounting

Accounting Project Manager

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description

The Accounting Project Manager is responsible to lead and manage complex financial projects within BILH. This role is critical for ensuring that all financial initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements are executed on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including GAAP, HIPAA, and other relevant compliance standards. (hybrid)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and finalize accounting and finance projects (e.g., system implementations, system optimizations, process automation) according to defined scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor and ensure project adherence to all applicable local, national, and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., GAAP, HIPAA). Identify potential financial and regulatory risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, including accounting, clinical operations, IT, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Financial Reporting & Documentation: Prepare, reconcile and present detailed project reports, financial summaries, and performance metrics (KPIs) to stakeholders and senior leadership. Maintain thorough project documentation and audit trails.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational efficiencies within accounting workflows and systems, fostering continuous improvement and a culture of accountability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, assign responsibilities, manage conflict, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

• N/A

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of healthcare accounting principles and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in financial systems (ERP platforms), Workday, preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities, capable of translating complex financial data to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability and composure when managing multiple priorities and evolving project requirements in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between Finance teams, clinical staff, IT specialists, and senior leadership, driving projects that enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Key Business Relationships: (Title and Purpose)

1. Controllers

Works in conjunction with the Controllers on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations

2. Accounts Payable

Works in conjunction with the AP Department on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations

3. Payroll

Works in conjunction with the Payroll Department on coordination of projects, system testing and reconciliations

Physical Requirements & Environment

This position is hybrid from a work location perspective.

Pay Range

$95,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled