Manager - Technical Accounting

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Research, interpret, and document the application of GASB pronouncements, implementation guidance, and other authoritative literature
• Lead the organization’s implementation of new or revised accounting standards, including:
  • Leases (GASB 87)
  • Subscription‑Based IT Arrangements (GASB 96)
  • Grants, governmental funding, and public‑private partnership arrangements
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies, technical memos, and white papers with clear conclusions and authoritative citations
• Assess accounting implications of new transactions, programs, contracts, and business initiatives

Contract Review & Advisory

• Review contracts and complex arrangements (e.g., vendor, physician, IT, financing, and service agreements) to determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Provide accounting guidance prior to contract execution and document conclusions in technical accounting memoranda
• Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, IT, and Operations to identify accounting impacts and ensure timely involvement of Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting & Close Support

• Support the preparation and review of:
  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
  • Notes to the financial statements
  • Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
  • Supplemental schedules required for governmental healthcare entities
• Review complex journal entries, estimates, and account reconciliations related to technical accounting areas
• Provide technical review of disclosures, roll‑forwards, and supporting schedules during monthly, quarterly, and annual close

Audit & External Coordination

• Serve as the primary technical accounting contact for external auditors
• Prepare audit support, technical analyses, and responses to audit inquiries
• Support PBC coordination for assigned technical areas and maintain high‑quality, timely deliverables
• Assist with single audits, grant audits, bond‑related reporting, and regulatory inquiries as applicable
• Proactively address audit findings and support remediation of identified issues

GASB 87 / GASB 96 & High‑Risk Areas

• Own technical guidance and documentation for GASB 87 and GASB 96
• Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and Accounting Operations to ensure completeness and accuracy of lease and SBITA populations
• Review embedded lease conclusions, modifications, reassessments, discount rates, and disclosure support
• Support accounting and documentation for pensions, OPEB, and other significant estimates, coordinating with actuaries and internal stakeholders as needed

Leadership, Controls & Process Improvement

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical training to accounting staff
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation standards, and internal controls
• Support the design, documentation, and effectiveness of controls over technical accounting and financial reporting
• Assist with system implementations or enhancements impacting accounting and reporting
• Promote a strong control environment and compliance culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Active CPA strongly preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5+ years in technical accounting within a complex, multi‑entity environment
• Healthcare and/or public sector experience with GASB standards, including GASB 87 and 96
• Prior public accounting (government or healthcare focus) experience desirable
• Strong technical accounting research, writing, and contract interpretation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bond accounting, continuing disclosure, and governmental reporting requirements
• Experience implementing new accounting standards
• Familiarity with healthcare‑specific accounting (patient service revenue, third‑party payors, grants)
• Experience supporting pension and other post‑employment benefit accounting

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of GASB accounting and governmental financial reporting
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and legal agreements from an accounting perspective

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to translate technical accounting concepts into practical guidance for non‑accountants
• High attention to detail, organization, and documentation quality
• Collaborative leadership style with sound professional judgment