Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Director Accounting & Finance

Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of accounting experience
  • 4 years of leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
  • Experience in healthcare accounting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day operations of the Corporate Finance Department
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
  • Lead the development of departmental goals and performance metrics
  • Monitor and oversee cash management and treasury functions
  • Oversee payroll and accounts payable processing
  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives
  • Mentor and develop finance team members

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Finance Department including, but not limited to, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash & treasury, Office of Grants Accounting, and financial information systems functions. Leads and develops finance team members, establishes departmental priorities, and drives operational excellence to support organizational goals. Effectively and efficiently maintains financial records, provides accurate and timely internal (i.e. leadership packages, board reports, etc.) and external (i.e. audited financial statements, tax returns, surveys, etc.) financial reports, maintains effective internal controls, and complies with all internal policies and external laws/regulations for the system. Partners with organizational leaders to provide financial insight, support strategic initiatives, and promote sound financial stewardship across the system. The scope of responsibility for this position may vary based on organizational structure, business needs, and assigned area of oversight.

Experience

  • 7 years of experience in accounting 
  • 4 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, highly preferred
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience in tax-exempt accounting
  • Experience with significant fundraising activities, donor restricted funds, and endowments
  • Healthcare accounting experience
  • Academic healthcare experience with significant research and teaching programs
  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Certification Summary

  • No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Ability to present complex financial information to leadership and key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of major financial information systems (i.e. enterprise resource planning, time and attendance, electronic process flow, document repositories, etc.)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency
  • Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, listening

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for monitoring accounting standards updates and accurate, timely financial reporting for Children’s in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Ensures effective internal controls, including segregation of duties, balance sheet reconciliations and checks and balances, are appropriate to ensure no material internal control deficiencies.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures which impact accounting and reporting operations.
  • Provides accurate, timely, and actionable internal financial reporting to include monthly reporting to leadership, Board of Trustees, and other constituents to support decision-making, as necessary.
  • Responsible for delivering accurate and timely external compliance reporting to include, but not limited to, completion of independent financial audits, quarterly and annual reports to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, federal and state income tax returns, annual and quarterly payroll tax returns, annual 1099 filing, monthly sales and use reports, and other reporting to federal, state and local agencies as required.
  • Directs cash management and treasury functions, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, and safeguarding of organizational assets.
  • Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll and accounts payable for Children’s.
  • Oversees Foundation accounting operations, including gift accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with donor, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
  • Ensures the timely and accurate billing and collection of grants, leads completion of the annual federal grant audit and compliance with third-party billing for research clinical trials.
  • Stewards Children’s resources, safeguards assets, minimizes liabilities and reduces exposure to risks.
  • Leads continuous process improvement, automation, and financial systems optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
  • Develops, mentors, and evaluates department leaders and staff to foster engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Establishes departmental goals, performance metrics, and operational priorities aligned with organizational objectives. Partners with organizational leaders in the development, monitoring, and analysis of annual operating and capital budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Supports the Chief Financial Officer in the issuance of long-term debt and manages the accounting, payment administration, compliance reporting, and related financial analysis associated with long-term debt.
  • Partners with Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and operational leaders to ensure organizational alignment and regulatory compliance.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Director/Senior Director

About Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is a pediatric healthcare system that provides a range of services to children and families in the Atlanta area. The system includes three hospitals, 27 neighborhood locations, and a network of more than 600 pediatric physicians. CHOA is committed to providing high-quality, family-centered care to its patients, and is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country. The system's services include primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and more. CHOA is also involved in research and education, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere.
Learn more about Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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