Director of Financial Accounting - Financial Reporting

Your job is more than a jobDirector of Financial Accounting Hybrid Role | In Office Mondays, Wednesdays & FridaysReady to Lead, Influence, and Make an Impact?Are you a strategic accounting leader who thrives on solving complex financial challenges, developing high-performing teams, and driving organizational success? If you're looking for an opportunity where your expertise goes beyond the numbers and directly influences the future of healthcare, we'd love to meet you.As our Director of Financial Accounting, you'll partner closely with the Vice President, Finance & Analytics to lead key accounting operations across the organization. You'll oversee a talented corporate accounting team, guide critical financial processes, ensure reporting excellence, and help shape financial strategies that support our mission and growth.This is more than an accounting role. It's a chance to be a trusted advisor, mentor future leaders, and make a meaningful impact every day.What You'll Do Lead Financial ExcellenceOversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all facilities across the health system.Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.Monitor financial results, identify trends and variances, and guide resolution of issues. Drive Revenue Accounting SuccessLead accounting teams responsible for revenue recognition and reporting.Analyze performance metrics and provide insights that support informed decision-making.Partner with stakeholders to explain budget-to-actual variances and improve financial outcomes. Champion Grant & Contract AccountingDirect accounting and reporting for federal, state, local, and private grants.Oversee grant expenditures, invoicing, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.Ensure accuracy, transparency, and stewardship of restricted funds.Strengthen Financial IntegrityLead account reconciliation activities and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes.Support compliance requirements and external audit activities. Partner Across the OrganizationCollaborate with facility leaders during annual budgeting processes.Provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic planning.Build strong relationships across departments and functions. Develop High-Performing TeamsInspire, mentor, and empower accounting leaders and staff.Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Help team members grow their careers while achieving organizational goals.What Makes You a Great FitExperience️ 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting Preferred: Healthcare accounting experience and public accounting experienceEducation️ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Preferred: Master's Degree in AccountingCertifications CPA strongly preferredSkills You'll Bring Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience leading financial close and accounting operations Strong relationship management skills, including working with external auditors Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate it clearly Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development abilities Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgmentWhy You'll Love This Opportunity Lead a critical finance function that impacts the entire organization Influence financial strategy and business decisions Mentor and develop talented accounting professionals Collaborate with executive leadership Make a meaningful difference in a healthcare-focused environment Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvementIf you're passionate about leadership, financial excellence, and building strong teams, we invite you to bring your talents and expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, valued, and celebrated. Apply today!WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinaryYour extrasDeliver healthcare with heart.Give people a reason to smile.Put a little love in your work.Be honest and real, but with compassion.Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference.1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.Job SummaryJob number: JR0036059Profession: Finance