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Director of Financial Accounting

Job in New Orleans, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listing for: LCMC Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Orleans

Ready to Lead, Influence, and Make an Impact?

Are you a strategic accounting leader who thrives on solving complex financial challenges, developing high-performing teams, and driving organizational success? If you're looking for an opportunity where your expertise goes beyond the numbers and directly influences the future of healthcare, we'd love to meet you.

As our Director of Financial Accounting
, you'll partner closely with the Vice President, Finance & Analytics to lead key accounting operations across the organization. You'll oversee a talented corporate accounting team, guide critical financial processes, ensure reporting excellence, and help shape financial strategies that support our mission and growth.

This is more than an accounting role. It's a chance to be a trusted advisor, mentor future leaders, and make a meaningful impact every day.

What You'll Do
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all facilities across the health system.
  • Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Monitor financial results, identify trends and variances, and guide resolution of issues.
Drive Revenue Accounting Success
  • Lead accounting teams responsible for revenue recognition and reporting.
  • Analyze performance metrics and provide insights that support informed decision‑making.
  • Partner with stakeholders to explain budget‑to‑actual variances and improve financial outcomes.
  • Direct accounting and reporting for federal, state, local, and private grants.
  • Oversee grant expenditures, invoicing, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
  • Ensure accuracy, transparency, and stewardship of restricted funds.
Strengthen Financial Integrity
  • Lead account reconciliation activities and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes.
  • Support compliance requirements and external audit activities.
Partner Across the Organization
  • Collaborate with facility leaders during annual budgeting processes.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic planning.
  • Build strong relationships across departments and functions.
  • Inspire, mentor, and empower accounting leaders and staff.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Help team members grow their careers while achieving organizational goals.
What Makes You a Great Fit Experience
  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting.
  • Preferred:
    Healthcare accounting experience and public accounting experience.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
  • Preferred:
    Master's Degree in Accounting.
Skills You’ll Bring
  • Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience leading financial close and accounting operations.
  • Strong relationship management skills, including working with external auditors.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate it clearly.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
  • Lead a critical finance function that impacts the entire organization.
  • Influence financial strategy and business decisions.
  • Mentor and develop talented accounting professionals.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership.
  • Make a meaningful difference in a healthcare‑focused environment.
  • Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about leadership, financial excellence, and building strong teams, we invite you to bring your talents and expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, valued, and celebrated. Apply today!

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