Associate Director, Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Director Accounting is part of the team responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) Accounting department.  This individual is responsible for either:

• The day-to-day accounting related to the physician organization entities of BUMG and BMCAP, OR
• The day-to-day accounting related to the three hospitals, corporate parent, and other non-physician organization ancillary entities 

This is achieved through oversight of assigned components of the month-end close, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and internal financial analysis. Working under the direction of the Assistant System Controller, the Associate Director manages a team of accountants to ensure the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). They assist in ensuring integrity of financial data within INFOR and related systems by coordinating system updates, supporting staff workflows, and implementing process improvements.  The Associate Director partners across many cross-functional teams including FIS, HRIS, Finance, RCM, other entity Finance teams, and various operational leadership groups to ensure accurate data flow and a thorough understanding of system financials and their impacts.

Position: Associate Director     

Department: Accounting  

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Financial Close, Reporting, and Accounting Operations –

• Coordination and control of the BMC Health System accounting functions, including all matters related to the monthly close process, GL account reconciliations and accurate, timely financial reporting, in coordination with accounting leadership of all BMC entities.
• Support of the month‑end and year‑end close processes of BMCHS accounting functions by coordinating assigned journal entries, reconciliations, variance reviews, and preparing or reviewing supporting financial schedules.
• Oversight of selected operational accounting areas—such as general ledger activity, accruals, non‑patient receivables, payroll inputs, intercompany activity, cash receipts, to ensure accuracy, proper controls, and timely issue resolution.
• Timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and utilization of a risk-based approach to ensure the prioritization of high-risk accounts such as Cash and Accounts Receivable.  Ensure reconciliations are prepared by staff and that resolution of outstanding items and variances is done timely.
• Works to improve close workflows and accounting processes by identifying system improvements and efficiencies, enhancing controls, and supporting audit and year‑end reporting requirements.
• Develops and implements internal accounting policies, procedures and controls under the direction and approval of the Assistant Controller and Controller 
• Identifies and informs the Assistant Controller of risks or operational issues identified during close activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborates with Finance, FIS, HRIS, RCM, Clinical Operations, and entity finance teams to ensure accurate financial data flow, consistent monthly reporting, and timely close activities across assigned areas.
• Supports budgeting and forecasting by providing historical analysis and financial insights.  
• Partners with FIS on general ledger updates, system changes, and process improvements to strengthen financial workflows and accounting accuracy.
• In conjunction with the Associate Director of Financial Reporting, provides support and clarification on accounting treatment and reporting considerations to Finance and operational leadership on accounting rules and implications.
• Assists in implementing accounting structures for new entities or updated requirements, as needed in partnership with the Associate Director of Financial Reporting, FIS, Treasury, Finance, etc.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Recruits, hires, and onboards a qualified and highly motivated accounting team, with a focus on encouraging team members to become or hiring CPAs
• Provides coaching, guidance, and day‑to‑day support to accounting managers and staff, encouraging strong performance, professional growth, and effective team operations.
• Contributes to setting goals, clarifying expectations, and supporting accountability within assigned functional areas.
• Helps maintain a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment by supporting training, cross‑training, and ongoing skill development.
• SOX and Technical
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and applicable healthcare and regulatory accounting requirements within assigned functional areas.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure data accuracy, and support reliable financial reporting.
• Supports internal and external audit activities to ensure timely and accurate audit outcomes.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant accounting standards and research technical issues as they arise, applying proper accounting treatment and supporting continuous professional development.
• Other
• Assists the Assistant Controller with special projects (system enhancements, regulatory changes, organizational initiatives) as assigned.
• Utilizes BMC Health System’s Values as the basis for decision making.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BA/BS in Accounting or related-degree required

8+ years of experience, including 4 – 6 years supervisory experience, in an accounting environment, including a non-profit organization

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter “N/A”):

MBA or Master’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred. 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter “N/A”):

N/A

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter “N/A”):

CPA is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter “N/A”):

• Ability to lead, direct and mentor staff and work effectively as a team member.
• Skills in determining needs, gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate and timely information for management’s use.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be customer service oriented with a focus on meeting the customer’s needs.  Customers include internal staff and external donors, department heads, BMC senior leadership, leadership to BMC’s subsidiaries and related organizations and the various Health System Boards.
• Achievement oriented – A desire to set challenging objectives for self and others and to find better and more efficient ways to accomplish both routine and special tasks.
• Must be a dedicated team player and have a desire for personal and professional growth.
• Work requires superior experience on General Ledger System(s) (Infor preferred, but not necessary) as well as excellent Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills ; possess the ability to train others in these skills.
• Work requires ability to function in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Work requires ability to handle multiple priorities with superior organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines
• Requires strong analytical skills and a solid working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven ability to successfully build relationships and focus on client service.
• Must have superior communication skills and the ability to coach and develop a diverse team.
• Proven time-management abilities, multitasking with effective priority definition, and demonstrated flexibility with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to own processes, to identify issues and opportunities for improvement, and implement such improvements.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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