Director, Accounting

Director, Accounting

The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the financial accounting and reporting functions of a large, multi-facility healthcare system. This role ensures compliance with all accounting requirements, maintains internal controls, and provides financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The Director leads a team of accounting professionals and collaborates with operational and financial leaders to drive accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and healthcare industry standards.
• Manage annual audits, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit schedules.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure proper financial governance.
• Direct general ledger accounting, monthly close processes, and financial reconciliations.
• Oversee revenue recognition, expense allocations, and financial consolidations across multiple entities.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, ensuring professional development and high performance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by executive leadership.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance financial operations.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications:

Education

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)

Experience

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (Required)
• Experience in managing accounting operations for a multi-entity healthcare system (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, healthcare reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with hospital finance, physician practice accounting, and revenue cycle financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, Epic, or other healthcare ERP systems).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present insights to executive leadership.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Required)

Physical Demands:

• Standing
  - Occasionally
• Walking
  - Occasionally
• Sitting
  - Constantly
• Lifting
  - Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Carrying
  - Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Pushing
  - Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Pulling
  - Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Climbing
  - Rarely (up to 20 lbs)
• Balancing
  - Rarely
• Stooping
  - Rarely
• Kneeling
  - Rarely
• Crouching
  - Rarely
• Crawling
  - Rarely
• Reaching
  - Rarely
• Handling
  - Occasionally
• Grasping
  - Occasionally
• Feeling
  - Rarely
• Talking
  - Constantly
• Hearing
  - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions
  - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
  - Frequently

Primary

Location:

United States-Ohio-Shaker Heights

Work Locations: 3605 Warrensville Center Road Shaker Heights 44122

Job:
Management – Non Clinical Organization:

Schedule:

Full-time Employee Status:
Regular-Shift Days Job Type: Standard Job Level: Executive Travel:
No Remote Work:
Hybrid Job Posting:
Jul 10, 2026, 7:29:12 PM