Director - Accounting

Position Overview

Pay range: $109,250 - $177,530 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Responsible for managing the accounting activities for UAB Medicine Enterprise (UABME), including accounts payable and fixed assets. Prepares standard and ad hoc reports as requested, and directs the annual budget process and any other special projects as assigned. Responsible for directing accounting staff efforts for the annual audits for UABME and Cooper Green. This role will also manage accounting staff that support the accounting activities for the UAHSF and Cooper Green.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for UABME corporate accounting-related processes, accounts payable, general ledger, monthly financial statement and annual budget preparation.

2. Responsible for directing accounting staff in the preparation of UABME and Cooper Green annual audit.

3. Responsible for management of the completion and distribution of UABME and Cooper Green monthly financial results.

4. Responsible for management and oversight of the Accounts Payable function. UABME AP provides AP services to UAHSF, Cooper Green, UAB St. Vincent’s and UAB Health System.

5. Responsible for management and maintenance of fixed asset management reporting and reconciliations for UABME, HSF, and Cooper Green. Also includes budgeting and tracking of capital expenditures in Axiom.

6. Responsible for FASB lease accounting standards, monitoring real estate/equipment leases, Page 2 of 3 maintaining lease software and producing general ledger entries.

7. Design and utilize forecast models for annual budgets and interim financial reviews.

8. Perform routine and ad hoc financial analysis. 9. Serve as financial liaison on planning committees

9. Serve as financial liaison on planning committees

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Approximately four (4) to ten (10) direct reports. Approximately eleven (11) or more indirect reports.

Budget Responsibilities

Management of funds with signatory and/or budget authority.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with the selection, implementation, migration, and/or testing of ERP modules or platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.