Manager Accounting and Reporting

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting in order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the monthly financial statements; manages the general ledger functions including the development and implementation of policies and procedures and system updates; coordinates and resolves problems with all interfaces to and from the general ledger; supervises department personnel.

The Manager of Accounting and Reporting for the AHN Research Institute will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions, with a particular focus on grants, clinical trials, and compliance with Uniform Guidance. This role requires extensive experience in financial management within a research or healthcare setting, including grant accounting, clinical trial budgeting and reporting, and ensuring adherence to federal regulations like Uniform Guidance. The manager will lead a team, develop and implement financial policies and procedures, participate with month-end close processes, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support the Institute's research and sponsored program initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements by following generally accepted accounting principles and appropriately managing resources. Ensures accurate month-end account analyses by guiding and educating the staff and reviewing the analyses for reasonableness. (30%)
• Coordinates the activities of the annual audit and quarterly reviews of the accounting records and financial statements by working with the external auditors and coordinating staff schedules. (10%)
• Establishes and maintains adequate systems of internal controls by documenting and reviewing the controls and recommending/implementing changes as appropriate. (5%)
• Performs all steps necessary relative to hiring, evaluating, promoting, disciplining, and discharging employees by following established HR policies. Promotes teamwork in the department. (5%)
• Maintains general ledger and financial reporting systems, including the creation of custom reports/queries. (10%)
• Assists PO Decision Support staff as necessary with budgeting, incentive calculations, business planning and/or special requests. (5%)
• Completes special projects as assigned. (35%)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in an accounting related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 7-10 years’ progressive experience in all aspects of accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• CPA, CMA.

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