Department Lead Accounting (Remote, US)

The Department Lead Accounting is a key role in the finance department and leads the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversee overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers.

These Goals and objectives are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.  Goals and objectives are subject to change.

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• Direct, through subordinate managers, several streams of Controllership function, that include, but not limited to, general ledger at TruBridge parent entity and full accounting operations of Viewgol consolidated entity
• Ensure financial information is timely, accurate and compliant with the US GAAP
• Write technical accounting memos
• Monitor, supervise and evaluate all daily accounting activities within areas of influence
• Responsible for maintenance and establishment of an appropriate level of internal controls to be in full compliance with SOX
• Ensure proper intercompany accounting
• Develop formal documentation of existing policies and procedures. Make recommendations regarding changes in the policies or procedures, if / when necessary
• Acts as liaison with other departments and functions within organizations
• Support external and internal audit process; ensure timely deliverables
• Lead acquisition accounting integration
• Key player in new ERP implementation

Staff Management

Responsible for ensuring area of responsibility has the talent and resources to meet short- and long-term organizational goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively recruit, screen, and select candidates for current and future resource requirements.
• Effectively orient new hires to ensure a positive and productive employee engagement experience.
• Ensure structure and hiring plans (within budget) are appropriate for performance and productivity levels required.
• Utilize the company’s performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives.  Meet all completion requirements at a high quality level.  Provide ongoing performance feedback.  Identify and take appropriate action for non-performance.
• Ensure each employee has a yearly performance review that is reviewed with employee and the review to be sent to Human Resources each year.
• Ensure each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.  Keep job descriptions current for each position.
• Actively support and participate in organizational development and training programs.  Meet all completion requirements at a high quality level.
• Mentor, guide, and coach direct reports in order to expand their capabilities and performance.
• Communicate all corporate matters in a positive and timely manner as directed by Corporate Communications or senior managements.
• Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with corporate, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines.  Ensure accuracy of staff data records.
• Comply with all employment laws and regulations including, but not limited to, equal employment opportunities for all.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• Active CPA license
• Public accounting experience (audit)
• 10+ years of accounting and / or finance experience
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
• Must be able to act both independently and as a team member.

Management