Finance Manager Research

Finance Manager Research

Corewell Health is seeking a Finance Manager, Research. The role manages internal and external financial reporting, accounting, and audit activities for Corewell Health and subsidiaries, including Priority Health. The Finance Manager is responsible for the preparation of monthly board and management reports to ensure relevant, reliable, and timely information is clearly communicated to key decision makers and constituents. It leads a highly engaged team of financial analysts and accountants to work directly with business owners to understand the financial implications of business decisions and transactions, past and present.

The Finance Manager manages strong internal control environments, general ledger oversight, efficient and effective transactional finance activities, and ensures all financial reports are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Manages the financial statement production and general ledger maintenance processes. Coordinates activities of entire organization to ensure an efficient and accurate generation of monthly financial results. Responsible for the effectiveness of key internal controls over the finance close process.
• Manages the preparation of all financial statements and reports for distribution including Board financial packages and management reporting.
• Provides analyst support for key functions within Corewell Health. Prepares monthly analysis of financial statements and makes recommendations to leadership based on findings.
• Assists with activities of independent auditors and ensures that all information requests are prepared timely and accurately.
• Works directly with finance leadership in achieving department goals and completing corporate projects. Stay informed of changes to GAAP, statutory accounting principles, and State of Michigan accounting policies and communicates the effect of those changes to senior management. Recommends and develops enhancements to the organization’s financial reporting that will further aid management’s effectiveness.
• Consults with operations management on accounting and finance related matters.
• In collaboration with other Corewell Health departments, provides information for the preparation of tax, surveys, and other regulatory filings for Corewell Health.
• Works collaboratively with Core Finance Systems team to ensure that financial systems and upgrades are properly supported.
• Manages the activities of professional and support employees who are engaged in financial reporting. Facilitates the training and continuing education of employees. Provides direction and support to subordinate employees to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinates and initiates personnel actions in accordance with departmental policies and organization philosophy.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑Demand Pay program powered by Pay Activ.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, business, healthcare administration, or related field.
  • 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a finance or accounting role with a focus on financial reporting, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred:
  • 2 or more years of relevant experience in supervisory or management roles.
  • Experience in public accounting.
  • Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the State of Michigan.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA).

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