Manager, Accounting

Lead financial excellence, drive strategic impact, and help shape the future of healthcare finance at Liberty Dental Plan.

Liberty Dental Plan is seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager, Accounting to help lead our accounting operations and support the financial integrity of our growing organization. In this highly visible leadership role, you will partner closely with the Controller, oversee critical accounting functions, guide a talented team, and play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, treasury management, and continuous process improvement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and are passionate about leading people while driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Manager, Accounting, you will oversee key accounting activities including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audits, treasury operations, and internal controls. You will serve as an important business partner across the organization, working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, external auditors, banking partners, and leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.

This is a hybrid position and includes leadership responsibility for a small accounting team.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Review financial information for compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain detailed account reconciliations and ensure appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and variance explanations for leadership review.
• Oversee treasury activities including cash management, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Support annual financial statement audits, statutory audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Partner with external auditors, consultants, banking partners, and system vendors.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, special projects, and system implementations.
• Foster collaboration across departments to support business objectives and organizational success.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Create an engaged, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Set priorities, drive accountability, and support successful execution of departmental goals.
• Empower team members through effective delegation, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence cross-functional initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Model integrity, professionalism, and strong leadership practices.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 6+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a private industry environment.

• Minimum 2 years of accounting leadership or people management experience.

• Strong experience with:

• Month-end and year-end close processes

• Financial statement preparation and analysis

• Account reconciliations

• Audit coordination and support

• Treasury and cash management activities

• Internal controls and compliance

• Experience working with ERP accounting systems.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Healthcare, insurance, or managed care industry experience.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting accounting system implementations or major process improvements.
• Experience reviewing and implementing new accounting pronouncements and guidance.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines technical expertise with a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable working across departments, partnering with auditors and banking institutions, managing complex treasury activities, and guiding a team through evolving business priorities. You bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy while helping create a positive and high-performing culture.

Why Join Liberty Dental Plan?

At Liberty Dental Plan, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to operational excellence and exceptional service. This role offers exposure to strategic financial initiatives, leadership opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to contribute to an organization focused on serving members and communities.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting leadership career?

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to financial excellence and continuous improvement.