Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls within a mission-driven healthcare organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys owning day-to-day accounting operations while strengthening systems and processes in a collaborative, in-person environment.

The Senior Manager plays a key role in supporting financial decision-making through high-quality financial data and analysis and partners closely with executive and operational leaders. This position offers strong visibility and the opportunity to grow in scope as the organization continues to scale, while maintaining a stable schedule and a practical, team-oriented approach to leadership.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, CMS, and applicable state and federal healthcare regulations
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls
• Support internal and external audits and manage auditor relationships
• Lead, mentor, and support a small, experienced Accounting team in a well-established organization
• Partner with the CEO and department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to support decision-making
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes and workflows
• Support system optimization and reporting enhancements

• High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership
• Meaningful impact in a mission-driven healthcare organization
• Stable schedule with consistent hours (no public accounting grind)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience with forecasting and financial reporting.
• CPA or MBA a plus, but strong hands-on accounting leadership is equally valued.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with Quick Books, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms preferred).
• Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence key decision-makers.

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 annually, with placement based on experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated leadership capability. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff.

We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.