Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA certification
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting experience
Proven track record in applying U.S. GAAP to complex accounting issues
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control frameworks
Strong leadership and communication skills
Responsibilities
Prepare and review SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance
Act as liaison with independent auditors for quarterly and annual audits
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for lenders
Support executive leadership with materials for earnings calls and investor meetings
Research and document technical accounting guidance for complex transactions
Design and document internal controls for SOX compliance
Analyze financial results and provide interpretations to senior leadership
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a high-impact role
Engagement with executive leadership and key stakeholders
Collaboration with a skilled team across various departments
Involvement in significant financial reporting and technical accounting processes
Contributions to process improvements and automation initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Overview:
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is responsible for supporting the Company's internal and external financial reporting and technical accounting functions, including the preparation and review of the Company's consolidated interim and annual financial statements and periodic reports filed with the SEC in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. This role assists with the external audit process, researches and documents complex technical accounting matters, supports the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, and provides accurate and timely financial reporting deliverables to executive leadership, lenders and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Prepares and reviews the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K), including financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A and XBRL tagging, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and Regulations S-X and S-K.
Serves as a key liaison with the Company's independent auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews and the annual audit, managing requests between the auditors and department leaders, and supporting discussions of key accounting topics and disclosures.
Prepares and reviews monthly and quarterly financial reporting deliverables provided to the Company's lenders, including compliance certificates and reporting required under the Company's credit agreements.
Assists in preparing materials that support executive leadership for quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences and investor meetings, including earnings press releases, prepared remarks, investor presentations and supporting reference materials.
Researches, documents and applies technical accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions, preparing accounting memoranda covering areas such as lease accounting (ASC 842), equity-based compensation (ASC 718), business combinations, acquisitions and divestitures (ASC 805 / ASC 810), debt and revenue recognition.
Supports the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program by designing, performing and documenting internal controls over financial reporting and coordinating with internal and external auditors on control testing.
Performs in-depth analysis and provide insightful interpretation of financial results to senior leadership to support decision making.
Advises hospital and corporate accounting personnel on complex accounting topics and the application of new accounting standards.
Drives process improvements and automation across the financial reporting and technical accounting processes.
Performs other duties as needed, including assistance with acquisitions, divestitures, complex transactions and special projects.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
CPA certification.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Public Accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience researching and applying U.S. GAAP to complex transactions, including leases, equity-based compensation, business combinations and debt.
Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control frameworks.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work efficiently under stress.
Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the Company.
Ability to make decisions and communicate those decisions.
Strong leadership skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Management and/or project oversight experience.
Previous healthcare and corporate experience.
Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, Regulations S-X and S-K, non-GAAP reporting and XBRL; experience with a reporting platform (e.g., Workiva).
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About Ardent Health Services
Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Ardent Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and their families. The company's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, personalized care.
