Director of Accounting - Quincy, United States - Shields Health Care Group
Description
COMPANY:
SHIELDS HEALTH
POSITION:
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
LOCATION:
QUINCY, MA
(hybrid schedule with two days from home and three from our corporate office in Quincy, MA)
About Us:
Shields Health has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Accounting to work a full-time hybrid schedule with two days from home and three from our corporate office in Quincy, MA.
The Director of Accounting will be responsible for providing direction to the Accounting teams on the overall planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the company's financial performance for all business lines.
In this role, you will be an integral member of the finance team collaborating with senior management and various departments to prepare key deliverables including budget, forecasts, financial reporting and ad hoc projects.
Shields Health is an independent, Massachusetts-based medical service provider with a national reputation for blending exceptional customer service with superior technology.
Patients, partners and colleagues define our 35+ years of quality diagnostic services as a true mark of successful teamwork.Known for our advanced diagnostic imaging, we are a sought after provider not only because of our technology but also because of our teamwork and tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
About The Team:
Join a rapidly growing healthcare organization with a culture based on character, excellence, innovation, kindness and growth. Shields Health is looking for a Director of Accounting to join our dynamic team. You will be joining a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, where Finance has the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders
About The Role:
Record all month end journal entries, including revenue, cost allocations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, CAM charges, intercompany activity and third party invoices/receipts
Review all contracts & properly account for financial aspects, including calculation of debt covenants
Prepare monthly salary & wage analysis, mobile management allocations, professional fee allocations, and self-funded medical plan reconciliation
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
Prepare and review operating company P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements
Explain monthly P&L variances versus budget and prior year
Ensure all financial statements are accurate and in accordance with GAAP
Prepare monthly external reporting
Prepare year-end related items including tax and audit work papers
Support budgeting process and FP&A team
Proactively recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close and the financial reporting process
Perform ad hoc requests & participate in new business projects
About You:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, CPA required
Minimum 7 years progressive accounting experience
Multi-entity & health care experience a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Energized and adaptable to change
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
Team player who embraces collaboration, change and process improvement
Excellent problem solving/analytical skills
Highly organized with the ability to multi task and prioritize
Proficiency with accounting software systems
Strong accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines required
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams with the ability to coach, motivate, mentor and engage employees in a finance function Advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills to solve complex financial, operational and accounting problems
Note. It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position.
The incumbent will perform work of lower or equivalent classification as required or directed and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as warranted.