Director of Accounting

Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes - while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we're powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We're always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations for the JH corporate operations and cost centers
• Coordinate booking of monthly intercompany transactions, charges and allocations for the 20+ operating companies
• Prepare timely and accurate consolidated financial statements that include the JH corporate results and the 20+ operating companies
• Coordinate and assist managing many aspects of the forecasting and annual budget processes for the JH corporate operations and the 20+ companies
• Provide information to the external auditors during the annual audit work for several company entities
• Work closely with the other members of the Accounting and AP teams in their daily work and collaborate with the Payroll, Treasury, Financial Reporting and Workday system teams, as needed
• Maintain accounting processes and policies to strengthen internal controls
• Leverage existing technology and deploy new technology to keep the JH accounting team at the forefront of available financial tools and processes
• Perform regular process reviews to eliminate, simplify and automate manual or inefficient processes
• Drive digital transformation within the accounting and finance functions, through collaboration with cross-functional teams, by identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve efficiency and enhance data integrity.
• Participate on applicable Center of Excellence teams for Workday
• Achieve budget objectives of the JH corporate operations by partnering with the JH corporate leaders to review and analyze variances and suggest corrective actions
• Research technical accounting issues as needed and implement new accounting standards at JH corporate
• Lead and inspire the accounting professionals on the team by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence
• Provide guidance, mentorship and professional development opportunities to ensure the growth and success of team members
• Set clear performance metrics and goals, conduct regular performance reviews/meetings and provide constructive feedback
• Perform ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working effectively with little day-to-day supervision
• Ability to identify and execute technology and process improvements
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Reliable, honest and respectful of others
• Possess an Others First mindset
• Maintains the highest levels of confidentiality

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Strong knowledge of and experience with consolidating financial statements
• Advanced understanding of general ledger functions, month-end close processes and intercompany accounting
• Experience working with external auditors
• Advanced knowledge in implementing and maintaining strong internal controls
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting systems, preferably Workday
• Extensive experience in a technology-driven environment, with expertise in leveraging technology to enhance financial operations and reporting

Education/License/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
• Active CPA required

Experience Required

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles
• 7+ years in accounting leadership or controllership role
• 3+ years of public accounting experience, a plus
• Controller-level experience at a $250 million+ company
• Workday experience, a strong plus

DISCLOSURES

SMOKING:

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

DRUG TESTING:

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

EEO Statement Requirements:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.