Manager Accounting at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Manages the day to day accounting operations including supervise a team of Financial Analysts, supporting operations and using good judgment and discretion in applying Accounting principles and other functions of Accounting services.

Minimum Job Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  


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  Five years accounting/auditing experience required.
  
  


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  Experience with ERP Accounting system required such as Lawson/Peoplesoft, etc.
  
  


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  Audit or related financial reporting experience required.
  
  


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  Healthcare or other regulatory experience required.
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Responsible for maintaining accurate financial statements for assigned companies including financial close and quarterly review process. Confirms accuracy of operating and financial reports.
  
  


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  Partner closely with department directors, managers and staff to analyze, develop and recommend changes and/or enhancements that will improve Accounting processes and internal controls. Interprets accounts and records to upper management.
  
  


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  Manages the day to day accounting operations including supervise a team of Financial Analysts and supporting operations. Reviews staff work to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
  
  


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  Coordinate information for external and internal audits.
  
  


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  Analyses records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments and obligations incurred.
  
  


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  Provide direction, leadership and training to the team on processes and controls.
  
  


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  Responsible for performance management, coaching and development of team members.
  
  


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  In support of MCH’s strategic initiatives leaders must effectively manage the Performance Pillar Metrics on their Monthly Scorecard. Regular rounding is critical to gathering feedback and making effective decisions that will improve leader’s metrics on their Monthly Scorecard.
  
  


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  Must demonstrate understanding of and adhere to the Code of Business and Legal Conduct, the Ethics and Compliance Program and the no retaliation policies. Must comply with all laws regulations and company policies governing the delivery of quality health care services to include but not limited to all Joint Commission standards.
  
  


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  Manages accounting functions and the preparation of reports including earnings, profit/losses, cash balances and cost accounting.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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  MBA &/or CPA preferred.
  
  


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  CPA preferred.
  
  


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  Public Accounting and Supervisory experience preferred.
  
  


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  Ability to supervise, direct and coordinate the work of staff.
  
  


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  Strong customer service skills.
  
  


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  Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
  
  


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  Strong delegation skills, while at the same time be a hands on contributor.
  
  


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  Ability to analyze and problem solve.
  
  


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  Understanding of project management concepts.
  
  


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  Excellent time management skills.
  
  


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  Organized and detail orientated.
  
  


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  Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
  
  


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  Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  
  


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  Proficient in MS Office Programs.
  
  


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  Solid understanding of control environment.
  
  


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  Adaptable to change.
  
  


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  Ability to comprehend and interpret accounting functions and communicate to others.
  
  


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  Ability to implement practical solutions.
  
  


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  Problem solving ability.
  
  


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  Demonstrate knowledge of GAAP and ASCs.
  
  

(EOE DFW)