What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accounting Manager position at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers?
Department: Corporate Finance
Reports To: Corporate Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Optalis Healthcare – Corporate Office
Position Summary:
The Corporate Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day corporate accounting operations, ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, and supports the month-end and year-end close processes for Optalis Healthcare. This role provides leadership, technical accounting expertise, and operational support to ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP standards, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements. The Corporate Accounting Manager also partners with facility-level leaders to provide financial guidance, ensure process consistency, and support organizational financial goals.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Reports To: Corporate Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Optalis Healthcare – Corporate Office
Position Summary:
The Corporate Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day corporate accounting operations, ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, and supports the month-end and year-end close processes for Optalis Healthcare. This role provides leadership, technical accounting expertise, and operational support to ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP standards, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements. The Corporate Accounting Manager also partners with facility-level leaders to provide financial guidance, ensure process consistency, and support organizational financial goals.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Manage daily corporate accounting functions, including general ledger oversight, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review and approve reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff.
- Prepare and/or oversee complex accounting entries, revenue schedules, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, Optalis accounting policies, and healthcare financial regulations.
- Support annual financial audits and serve as a liaison with external auditors.
- Collaborate with facility administrators, regional leaders, and finance staff to resolve accounting issues and provide financial clarity.
- Monitor and enhance internal controls, recommending process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for accounting team members.
- Participate in corporate projects, system conversions, and financial process optimization initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-facility operations.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and healthcare financial structures.
- Proficiency in accounting software systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Desirable: Specific experience with PCC general ledger, Quickbooks, AvidPay software.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accuracy, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Financial Integrity: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all financial work.
- Leadership: Coaches, develops, and supports the accounting team.
- Problem Solving: Identifies issues and implements effective solutions.
- Communication: Provides clear and professional communication across departments.
- Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
- Adaptability: Adjusts to evolving priorities and healthcare industry requirements.
- Standard corporate office environment.
- Ability to remain seated for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Occasional travel to facilities may be required.