Technical Accounting Manager - Healthcare

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Technical Accounting Manager - Healthcare

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Technical Accounting Manager – Healthcare Industry

    A leading, mission-driven healthcare organization is looking to add a Technical Accounting Manager to their growing corporate finance team. This is a high-impact role supporting technical accounting, policy development, and complex transactions across a large, multi-entity environment.

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead preparation of whitepapers and memos on areas like consolidation, impairments, joint ventures, contingencies, and unique transactions
    • Own and maintain the enterprise-wide accounting policy library (FASB and GASB standards)
    • Research new accounting guidance and provide recommendations for implementation
    • Support M&A activity, audits, HSR filings, and special projects
    • Help train internal stakeholders on technical accounting concepts
    • Establish a quarterly accounting certification process to ensure policy compliance across all entities

    Qualifications:

    • CPA required
    • 5+ years of experience in technical accounting 
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP (FASB and/or GASB) and experience in a large, complex organization
    • Skilled at researching accounting guidance and translating it into policy
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across functions
    • Healthcare experience is a plus, but not required

    Perks:

    • Join a respected, purpose-driven organization that makes a meaningful community impact
    • Lead policy and accounting guidance across the enterprise
    • Competitive salary, strong benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and the chance to truly drive change