Manager of Technical Accounting

Technical Accounting Manager

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you'll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we'd love for you to apply for the Technical Accounting Manager position today!

Position Overview:

The Manager of Technical Accounting is responsible for technical accounting research, policy development, financial reporting compliance, and accounting guidance for complex transactions. This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, supports strategic initiatives, and helps ensure consistent accounting practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, interpret, and implement new and existing U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and documentation for complex accounting issues and transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance and assess organizational impact.
• Provide accounting support for acquisitions, business combinations, leases, debt arrangements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support enterprise projects, system implementations, and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with regulatory metric reporting and forecasting, including composite score and 90/10 calculations.
• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Coordinate technical accounting matters with external auditors and support annual audits.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for business activities across departments.
• Deliver training and guidance on accounting policies, standards updates, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Evaluate and document internal controls related to technical accounting and complex transactions.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by finance leadership.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience researching and applying U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with complex accounting transactions preferred.
• Higher education or multi-entity experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Primarily office-based work involving extended computer use, communication with internal and external stakeholders, document review, and management of multiple priorities.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with…