Chief Accounting Officer

At Christiana Care, we serve as our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value. Supporting this mission, we seek a Chief Accounting Officer. This individual is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Christiana Care Health System’s Accounting & Reporting Department. This position will ensure timely and effective decision-making for all leadership levels in support of the Strategic Vision of Christiana Care.

The Chief Accounting Officer will provide expert insight regarding the financial performance of Christiana Care Health System for all business segments, joint ventures, investment ventures and merger & acquisition activities. It is expected that the Chief Accounting Officer will develop innovative tools and processes to enable the most responsive financial reporting system possible. If this role work excites you please apply!

Christiana Care benefits:

Christiana Care offers an annual incentive bonus and a collegial space where innovation is valued. We offer incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching. Fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more.

Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of Christiana Care Health System consolidated financial statements.

• Direct the analysis and interpretation of financial information and aid in development of business operating plans. Work with the SVP of Finance to monitor operational plans and suggest alternative courses to meet financial expectations. Balance short-term and long-term strategic objectives to maximize Christiana Care’s financial performance. Direct supervision and accountability for the Accounting & Reporting Department.

• Oversee monitoring and reporting of the financial performance of Christiana Care to identify trends and safeguard the assets of the organization. Responsible for interpretation of the financial results, analyze actual versus budget, prior period, and benchmark variances, and keep the SVP of Finance and CFO informed of significant events impacting the business performance of the organization. The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for the timely delivery of a thorough financial Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) reporting package.

• Ensure proper maintenance of financial records and compliance with finance and accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and reporting requirements. Provide expert technical accounting understanding and leadership. Implement new Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and effectively and efficiently implement, including managing the impact of the new standards for the organization.

• Build and maintain professional development programs for an inclusive and diverse Accounting & Reporting team that enables the achievement of Christiana Care’s goals in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the organization.

• Proficient in Workday Financials. Strive for automation when applicable.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance; MBS highly desired.

• Certified Public Account required.

• Minimum of 12 years of accounting experience required.

• SEC reporting experience is preferred.

• Experience in healthcare is highly desired.

• Knowledge of hospital net revenue accounting desired.

Christiana Care is one of the country’s most multidimensional health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. Christiana Care includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health…