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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 PM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Manages the accounting function across the system with oversight of accounting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, accounting systems and financial records maintenance. Responsibilities also include leading and growing staff, developing departmental budget, and driving process improvement
Experience
- 7 years or more of experience in corporate accounting or finance
- 4 years or more of experience in supervisory position
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience in public accounting
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Workday system experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certification Summary
- No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
- Able to analyze and present data to support management review and discussion
- Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact with internal customers, management, and vendors
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Capable of working independently and supervising others
- Proven ability to prioritize/delegate tasks and managing multiple assignments/deadlines
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Job Responsibilities
- Oversees reliability and integrity of accounting records and financial reports as well as month-end and year-end close processes.
- Analyzes and reports monthly and annual financial performance to department management, senior leadership, and board.
- Serves as finance connection to support financial operational managers.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements opportunities to improve departmental policies and processes.
- Advises staff about changes to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Trains, mentors, and evaluates staff to enhance development and professional skills.
- Addresses staff issues and recommends opportunities to improve performance.
- Responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
- Works with Financial Systems Support to implement and maintain accounting support systems including related processes and data integrity.
- Administers and interprets accounting policies and regulatory guidance.
- Assists with special projects such as debt offerings, facilities expansion, and other special transactions.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1575 Northeast Expy NE
Job Family
Accounting
