Senior Vice President, Accounting

Overview

LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, to substitute for.

When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.

com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities.

There’s nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself : .

We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Accounting is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s financial operations in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

This role is critical in shaping financial strategy, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting, and driving financial excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.

This role will oversee the accounting and FP&A functions, including Customer Credit & Collections, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting & Accounting, Supplier & Contractor Payables and Financial Systems.

This position also plays a critical role in helping the sales teams identify areas to improve profitability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES :

Financial Strategy and Leadership - 35%

Provide financial guidance to the president and executive team to assist with decisions regarding the company’s financial strategy and operations

Develop and implement financial and operational strategies that drive growth and profitability

Coordinate the implementation of financial initiatives and projects, and measure effectiveness

Assist senior management in developing short and long-term financial goals and objectives for individuals and departments

Participate in developing policies and procedures that support and complement company-wide strategic goals

Initiate innovative changes and technologies to align with future needs

Build relationships and collaborate with internal strategic partners and stakeholders

Represent the company with key outside customers, clients, partners, and providers

Financial Planning & Analysis - 30%

Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and company-wide operating and capital budgets

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against targets

Conduct financial research and analysis and provide recommendations to division leaders and president

Create and maintain multi-variable, predictive financial models, and analyses to support operations and data-driven decision-making

Assist the sales teams by providing data and analytics to identify areas of opportunity to improve performance and financial results

Perform ROI analysis on significant financial investments to develop a business, product, technology, or market, as requested

Accounting and Financial Reporting - 20 %

Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations

Provide technical accounting or subject matter expertise for decision support on complex transactions or situations

Oversee and optimize the accounting department organizational structure, policies, and procedures

Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure effectiveness and that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and proactively identify and mitigate financial risks

Continuously improve and streamline accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Create appropriate financial structure around new lines of business services or partnerships as directed by executive leadership

Provide technical accounting guidance for the due diligence, purchase and integration of acquired companies

Team Management - 15%

Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting function

Provide leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication

Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure that associates are well-informed

Select, train, and retain a high-performing accounting team

Provide opportunities for growth and personal development so staff can reach their full potential

Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback

Motivate and inspire accounting staff for optimal associate engagement

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY / BUDGETARY / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

Manages a team of 5 exempt direct reports

May communicates with external vendors and service providers

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field

10+ years of progressive management and leadership experience, with a proven track record of success

CPA or MBA strongly preferred

Experience working in staffing, professional services or healthcare is highly preferred

Experience with Workday Enterprise Accounting and Finance software is a plus

Experience in M&A (e.g., evaluation, deal drafting, due diligence, negotiation, integration) is strongly preferred

Accounting or financial system implementation, including requirements, planning, project management, implementation, and support (e.

g., ERP implementation, Financial Reporting system, etc.), strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times

Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques to support data-driven decision-making

Proficiency in financial systems, ERP software, and financial budgeting / modeling software

Strong understanding of financial risk management and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively

Ability to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-departmental challenges

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, with advanced Excel skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills - both oral and written

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Business Insight Plans

Aligns Financial Acumen

Drives Results

Manages Complexity

Interpersonal

Savvy

Decision Quality

Build Effective Teams

Cultivates Innovation

Strategic Mindset

Drives Engagement

Drives Vision and Purpose

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements

May be able to sit or stand

Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer

Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally

Ability to interpret various instructions

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

What is in it for you

Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).

Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).

Paid maternity and paternity leave.

401K with 35% match for every dollar up to 8%.

PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days / year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.