This key leadership role will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations across our multi-campus organization, managing accounting staff, and providing financial insight and guidance to executive and operational leaders. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service. This is an on-site, in-office leadership position based at the corporate office in Tupelo, MS and requires regular in-person attendance.
Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Lead accounting operations across multiple campuses and entities, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, financial reporting and lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting systems, including user access, chart of accounts, and report design.
- Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and key financial metrics and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Partner with executive and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.
- Oversee tax filings, cost reports, reimbursement reporting, and other regulatory submissions.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor, translating financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
- Lead the annual audit and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-site accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Healthcare, senior living, or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with an accounting team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting-system proficiency.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
