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40Department:Finance
Reports to: VP of Finance & Accounting
Position Summary:We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinkingDirector of Accountingto lead ourEnterprise Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE). This role is critical in driving transformation across the organization by standardizing accounting processes enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting and compliance.
The Director will oversee all core accounting functions including general ledger financial reporting internal controls and audit coordination. This leader will also play a key role in enterprise-wide initiatives such our ERP implementationand the transition to a new audit firm. The ideal candidate will bring a strong systems accounting background experience in large-scale organizations and a proactive mindset focused on automation process improvement and strategic collaboration.
This is more than a technical accounting roleits a leadership opportunity to shape the future of finance operations build high-performing teams and partner across the enterprise to deliver timely accurate and insightful financial information.
Essential Job Duties:
Lead the Accounting Center of Excellence: Design and implement scalable standardized accounting processes that support enterprise-wide consistency and efficiency.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Manage quarterly and annual reporting and lead the external audit process.
Internal Controls & Risk Management: Ensure robust internal controls policies and procedures are in place. Identify and mitigate financial risks.
Month-End Close & Consolidation: Direct the month-end close process financial consolidation and preparation of financial statements.
Technical Accounting Leadership: Research and document complex accounting issues. Educate teams and leadership on new standards and their implications.
Process Improvement & Automation: Champion the use of technology to reduce manual processes streamline workflows and improve data accuracy and speed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Treasury Revenue Cycle FP&A Procurement and other departments to align financial data and reporting practices.
ERP & Transformation Initiatives: Lead accounting workstreams for our ERP implementation ensuring seamless integration and adoption.
Chart of Accounts Optimization: Enhance the general ledger structure to support better data extraction reporting and analysis.
Talent Development: Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team. Create training programs and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Bachelors degree w/CPA or a Masters degree in a business-related field
Experience:10 years experience in accounting public accounting or related experience
Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is only required with a minimum of a Bachelors degree
Core Competencies for All Leaders:
Organizational Strategy and Implementation:Recognizes market trends judges the impact on their area of responsibility contributes to responsive strategic plans develops operational plans and ensures alignment and commitment of all staff.
Fiscal Management:Effectively uses established processes to ensure accountability for effective operations and resource management.
Human Resource Management:Selects aligns develops motivates manages and retains a team of highly skilled employees.
Excellence in Service and Quality:Achieves seamless delivery of quality patient care safety excellence in patient experience and customer service. Utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement principles and platform planning in decisions improvements and system design.
Organizational Leadership:Provides leadership and accomplishes objectives by ensuring the integration of processes and initiatives while modeling collaboration. Participates and supports in brand/service delivery teams as requested.
Compliance:Maintains accountability for implementation of requirements of regulatory agencies. Serves as liaison to the community.
Why Emplify
Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for hybrid work. However candidates must be residents of Wisconsin (WI) Iowa (IA) or Minnesota (MN) at the time of hire. Candidates ideally will live within a reasonable driving distance to La Crosse or Green Bay WI. This isnota fully remote position and will require on-site needs.
This is a unique opportunity to lead accounting transformation at an enterprise level. Youll work closely with executive leadership influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of financial operations. If youre a proactive collaborative and visionary accounting leader we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our mission-driven organization.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call .
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time