Director-Technical Accounting

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Leads the organization's technical accounting function and serves as the primary expert on complex GAAP matters.
• Oversees research, interpretation, and implementation of new and existing accounting standards issued by FASB and other regulatory bodies.
• Directs the preparation and review of technical accounting memoranda for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Provides authoritative guidance to finance leadership on accounting treatment for significant business transactions and advises executive leadership on the financial reporting implications of major initiatives.
• Supports due diligence and integration efforts related to strategic transactions.
• Oversees the preparation and review of accounting disclosures in audited financial statements.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, healthcare industry accounting practices, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Leads implementation of new accounting standards and ensure proper adoption across the organization.
• Develops, maintains, and updates accounting policies and technical guidance for the organization.
• Ensures consistency in accounting practices across the health system.
• Evaluates and strengthens internal controls over complex accounting areas.
• Supports compliance with internal controls over financial reporting.
• Serves as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Supports interim and year-end audits, including preparation of technical documentation and accounting position papers.
• Leads and mentors the technical accounting team.
• Provides training and guidance to finance and accounting staff on new accounting standards and complex accounting topics.
• Promotes continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and technical accounting capabilities.
• Participates in finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, and financial reporting system improvements.