Functions under the direction of the Director, Accounting with minimal supervision. The Manager of Financial reporting is responsible for managing the preparation of all internal and external financial reporting to include monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, financial reports and analysis included within Lawson (LBI), oversee the maintenance and integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts and integration of subledger systems into the general ledger. Collaborate with departments supporting and utilizing financial data from the general ledger such as information technology, financial planning, enterprise intelligence, supply chain, accounts payable, payroll and the System hospitals, physician practices and other business units.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Financial Reporting * Designs, implements and continuously improves financial reporting governance and internal controls to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial information * Oversees financial reporting and financial analysis requests from Senior Management and business units * Manages the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external financial statement development and distribution * Assists in the development of financial analysis in support of monthly financial close process and ad hoc business unit requests for information. * Oversees the preparation of annual audited financial statements * Create, implement and maintain comprehjensive financial reporting policy documents to improve clarity and consistency. * Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements. * Designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-wide "views" of financial data and working to maintain the quality of that data by playing a primary contributing role to the development of information quality metrics in coordination with enterprise intelligence team. * Design, implemement, manage and provide reporting on operational costs of projects using the ERP system tools (ie projects)
Manage General Ledger and Subledger Integration * Oversee the management and maintenance of the chart of accounts for parent company and all subsidiary business units. * Oversee the management and provisioning of access to Lawson financial systems including general ledger, Lawson LBI, responsibility reporting and security setup. * Oversee completion of month-end close general ledger tasks. * Lead maintenance and upgrade testing in support of Lawson Financial Applications (GL, AM, PM, AP and Payroll) and coordinate interface with other departments including supply chain, human resources and information technology. * Represents accounting and financial reporting functions in support of enterprise intelligence team.
Resource Management * Manage team of 3-4 people on a daily basis. * Develop goals for team consistent with and in support of Organization strategic goals and mission. * Complete performance management process in accordance with organization for team members including goal setting, interim and year-end performance reviews. * Coach and develop team skills.
Other Duties * Preform all other duties as assigned.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance Required and
Master's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 7 years finance, accounting Required and
People management experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Strong understanding of financial reporting practices for complex business organization with horizontal and vertical reporting needs.
Working and current knowledge of US GAAP rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
Self-motivated and proactive, conscientious and detail-oriented.
Lawson experience preferred.
Working understanding of sequel reporting required.
