Accounting Manager

ABOUT PERFORMANT:

At Performant, we’re focused on helping our clients achieve their goals by providing technology-enabled services which identify improper payments and recoup or prevent losses due to errant billing practices. We are the premier independent healthcare payment integrity company in the US and a leader across several markets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Healthcare. Through this important work we accomplish our mission: To offer innovative payment accuracy solutions that allow our clients to focus on what matter most – quality of care and healthier lives for all.

If you are seeking an employer who values People, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and fostering an Ownership Culture – then Performant is the place for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Hiring Range: $100,000 - 125,000 base salary

The Accounting Manager is a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a track record of success overseeing and scaling accounting operations and financial reporting, as well as partnering with other business functions to make process improvements and drive corporate initiatives. This person will possess an ability to leverage their technical expertise, operational prowess, and leadership skills across our organization. The role is a blend of strategic vision and hands-on action, such as diving into tasks like journal entries or whatever the situation demands, and it offers a significant chance to make an impact on both Accounting and the overall company goals.

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC Regulations.

• Assist in building and leading a service-oriented team and related processes and internal controls to facilitate the flow of information, the timely processing of transactions, and the resolution of discrepancies.

• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard our accounting and close processes and enhance the reliability of financial information.

• Assess and mitigate financial risks, providing recommendations for improvements and optimization.

• Partner with business process owners to implement process efficiencies in the design, modification, or streamlining of processed and key controls.

• Ensure appropriate documentation of internal controls including narratives, process flowcharts, control descriptions and risk control matrices. Identify areas of potential or real risks or gaps, develop and implement remediation plans and modifications to SOX documentation, workflows, and controls.

• Support collaboration across departments to enhance cross-functional understanding of financial processes and outcomes.

• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and leading implementation efforts to ensure the scalability of financial operations.

• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Ability to understand and account for complex accounting transactions.

• Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional resources. Strong influencing skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across the organization.

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a fast-paced culture, changes in the environment and shifts in priorities.

• Expertise in planning, project management and analysis.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong technical skills including knowledge of US GAAP and sound understanding of financial statements

• Ability to think strategically and act operationally on overall business processes within Finance, general ledger systems and foreign currency translation

• Highly organized and detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools

• Demonstrated success in managing and scaling Corporate Accounting processes through rapid growth in a public company environment (tech companies are desirable).

• Excited by the prospect of driving the evolution of the Corporate Accounting function, looking to elevate capabilities across people, processes, and systems.

• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and effectively navigate competing priorities.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is required.

• 7+ years experience of practical work experience leveraging global processes and tools in areas of accounting operations and financial reporting.

• 3+ years experience managing/supervising staff at all levels within an Accounting group.

• 3+ years of experience with NetSuite ERP system required, experience in implementing new systems preferred.

• Clearances as required by contract assignment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Performant offers a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work/life balance. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage options, life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family/parental leave, 11 paid holidays per year, as well as sick time and vacation time off annually. For more information about our benefits package, please refer to our benefits page on our website or ask your Talent Acquisition contact during an interview.

Physical Requirements & Additional Notices:

If working in a hybrid or fully remote setting, access to reliable, secure high-speed Internet at your home office location is required. Proof of such may be required prior to an offer being made. It is the Employee’s responsibility to maintain this Internet access at their home office location.

The following is a general summary of the physical demands and requirements of an Office/Clerical/Professional or similar job, whether completed remotely at a home office or in a typical on-site professional office environment. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, as physical demands of each individual job may vary.

• Regularly sits at a desk during scheduled shift, uses office phone or headset provided by the Company for phone calls, making outbound calls and answering inbound return calls using an office phone system; views a computer monitor, types on a keyboard and uses a computer mouse.

• Regularly reads and comprehends information in electronic (computer) or paper form (written/printed).

• Regularly sit/stand 8 or more hours per day.

• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs.

Performant is a government contractor and subject to compliance with client contractual and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, Drug Free Workplace, background requirements, and other clearances (as applicable). As such, the following requirements will or may apply to this position:

• Must submit to, and pass, a pre-hire criminal background check and drug test (applies to all positions). Ability to obtain and maintain client required clearances, as well as pass regular company background and/or drug screenings post-hire, may be required for some positions.

• Some positions may require the total absence of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions. Must not appear on any state/federal debarment or exclusion lists.

• Must complete the Performant Teleworker Agreement upon hire and adhere to the Agreement and all related policies and procedures.

• Other requirements may apply.

All employees and contractors for Performant Financial may and/or will have access to Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data. As such, all employees and contractors will have ownership and responsibility to report any violations to the Confidentiality and Integrity of Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data at all times. Violations to Performant’s policy related to the Confidentiality or Integrity of data may be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Performant is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Performant will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if you believe a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Performant’s Human Resources team to discuss further.

Our diversity makes Performant unique and strengthens us as an organization to help us better serve our clients. Performant is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, political belief status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

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