Job Description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for performing month-end close process in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements for our Independent Practice. Additionally, this position assists with forecasting/budgeting, audit requests and special projects related to Independent Practices as well as other accounting areas, as needed.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Completes assigned month end closing procedures in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
• Prepares journal entries with sufficient support and in compliance with GAAP.
• Interfaces with other departments to research and obtain support for assigned accounts.
• Analyzes monthly doctor exchange revenues, doctor exchange cost of sales, and other expenses and prepares month-end presentation to our Independent Practice management team and internal stakeholders (i.e., Assistant Controller, CAO, CFO, etc.).
• Prepares and participates in annual doctor exchange budgeting and forecasting, including discussions with legal team to ensure compliance in all aspects of doctor exchange entities.
• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliation and variance analysis in Blackline, as needed.
• Prepares schedules and support for SEC and tax teams, internal and external audit, and quarterly reviews.
• Prepares, reviews, and distributes assigned reports including budgets for doctor exchange entities
• Assists in writing new reports and perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Manages and coaches direct reports including providing timely feedback and ensuring personal and professional.
• Assists in identifying inefficient processes and procedures and is proactive regarding communication cross functionally to implement best process and process improvements.
• Formally documents controls and processes in detail.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• 7+ years Progressive accounting experience (Required)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance. (Required)

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• SOX, CMA or CPA Upon Hire (Preferred)

Additional Skills

• Financial reporting systems experience. (Required)
• Strong understanding of GAAP requirements. (Required)
• Advanced spreadsheet and Oracle ERP experience. (Preferred)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365, BPC, and Business Objects/Webi experience. (Preferred)
• Experience with Blackline Software (Preferred)
• Analytical thinker with the ability to conduct research, data analysis, and resolve complex problems quickly. (Required)
• Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and/or others’ work. (Required)
• Able to interpret concerns and able to work with a wide range of associates, teams, supervisors, and senior managers. (Required)
• Effectively conveys information and ideas in concise and meaningful exchanges through written and verbal communication. (Required)
• Can effectively handle several problems or tasks at once. (Required)

Additional Information

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.