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Accounting Manager (US GAAP, Internal Controls, Finance, Hybrid) Job Overview

This role at athenahealth oversees core general ledger activities and key aspects of the financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment and driving process improvements within the Controllership organization.

• Drive significant impact by enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency through process improvements.
• Lead critical aspects of the monthly financial close process within a high-impact Controllership team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments including AP, FP&A, and IT.
• Contribute directly to athenahealth's mission of simplifying healthcare operations.

• An action-oriented professional with a forward-thinking, strategic mindset.
• A proactive problem-solver adept at identifying issues and driving effective solutions.
• An experienced accounting leader with a strong background in people management.
• A candidate with 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in public accounting.
• Someone with deep expertise in US GAAP, financial risks, and internal controls.

• Lead monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses for compliance with US GAAP.
• Evaluate financial risks and internal controls, recommending improvements for effectiveness.
• Document accounting processes and maintain support for key judgments.
• Analyze accounting data and reporting trends to drive process improvements.
• Assist with external audit requests and internal compliance activities.
• Manage and develop a team of Senior Accountants through coaching and feedback.
• Communicate complex accounting matters to diverse audiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years in public accounting.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial risks and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or an equivalent ERP system.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience supporting financial close, reconciliations, audit, and financial reporting processes.

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