Finance & Accounting Manager
Highland Park, PA - USA
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Finance & Accounting Manager
Forward Focus Concierge Medicine
Location: Highland Park IL
Job Type: Full-Time On-Site
Salary: $75000 - $80000
Reports To: CFO
ABOUT FORWARD FOCUS
Forward Focus Concierge Medicine is a physician-owned practice serving the North Shore community with three boutique locations in Highland Park Northfield and Lake Forest. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Gary Schaffel as one of Chicagos first concierge practices we have grown into a trusted network oftenexceptional physicians united by a single belief: every patient deserves to feel seen heard and valued.
Our mission is to deliver personal unhurried deeply human care and that mission extends to every member of our team. From our physicians to our finance team everyone here is chosen not only forexpertise but for the genuine ability to connect. We are a culture-first organization where precision and people skills are equally valued.
THE ROLE
Werenot looking for someone to process transactions andcall it a day.Werelooking for someone who sees the story in the numbers who notices whensomethingsoff before anyoneasks andtakes quiet pride in handingleadershipa financial packagethatsclean complete anduseful.
This is a working role.Youllown the books the close the invoicing and the vendor relationships andyoulldo it with the kind of calm confidence that makes the people around you trust you without having to think about it. Our CFO is a truepartnerandtheyrelooking for someone whooperatesthe same way.
Ifyouvebeen in accounting long enough to knowyouregood at it and you want to do that worksomewherethatmeans something this role is for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Bookkeeping and Monthly Close
Post daily transactions in QuickBooks Online across all entities and locations
Own the full monthly close reconciliations P&L balance sheet delivered within 5 business days
Ensure all accounts are current with no outstanding variances over30 days
Produce financial packages that leadership can rely on for confident decision-making
Membership Invoicing
Process invoices for 3500 members on monthly quarterly and annual billing cycles
Resolve patient billing questions with patience professionalism and attention to detail
Maintain accuracy in our primary revenue stream membership fee invoicing is mission-critical
Accounts Payable and Vendor Management
Manage full-cycle accounts payable: process ACH check and credit card payments with clean documentation
Maintain vendor files W-9s and contract compliance records
Identifyand implement improvements to our already-streamlined AP system
Physician Financial Reporting
Run QuickBooks exports and apply formula-based Excel templates toallocatecosts across physician partners
Review all outputs before they reach leadership and flag anything that does not look right
Partner with the CFO to evaluate whether better tools exist for this workflow
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
36 years of hands-on accounting or finance experience with clear progressive growth
Demonstrated ability to own a monthly close independently start to finish
Advancedproficiencyin QuickBooks Online
Strong Excel skills: pivot tables VLOOKUP and formula-based financial templates
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Self-directed with the ability to manage competing priorities without supervision
Professional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Confident and composed in both vendor and patient-facing situations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting
Background in healthcare medical practice management or membership-based business models
CPA CPA candidate or MBA
Experience evaluating or implementing accounting or financial reporting software
WHO THRIVES HERE
Forward Focus is not a transactional place to work. Our patients know their doctors byname. Our team shows upforeach other. We take our work seriously and each other warmly.
We are looking for someone who:
Finds satisfaction in the work being right not just done
Communicates clearly and kindly especially when things get complicated
Wants to grow into leadership as the organization grows
Takes initiative without being asked twice
Genuinely cares about the people they support
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary:Competitive Base Salary
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Location: Highland Park IL full-time on-site with parking
Growth: Direct partnership with CFOand Director of Operations
Forward Focus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.
Required Experience:
Manager
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