Position Summary :
Accounting Policy & Reporting Manager, Accounting
Heartland Dental is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Policy & Reporting Manager to join our team. This role will focus on Heartland’s technical accounting, internal accounting policy development, and GAAP financial reporting.
There is immense opportunity for growth within this role and it will have a high-level of interaction with various members of the Accounting & Finance Team.
This position will report directly to the Director of Financial Reporting.
Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the United States, supporting over 1, dental offices across 39 states domestically.
Our company is experiencing rapid growth, and we are looking for a dedicated and proven individual to join our Heartland Dental family.
Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role :
- Prepare and research technical and financial reporting related matters as needed, including implementation of new accounting standards.
- Develop comprehensive accounting analysis and detailed workpapers to support the Company’s position on significant transactions.
- Create, revise and document Company accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and clarity.
- Collaborate in the development and documentation of accounting process narratives for significant classes of transactions.
- Design and prepare flowcharts too illustrate significant accounting processes.
- Analyze existing internal management controls, identifying gaps and proposing enhancements.
- Assess and recommend improvements to internal controls for greater efficiency and reliability.
- Provide regular project updates to the Accounting & Finance Leadership team.
- Effectively communicate complex accounting information to various Accounting & Finance Team Members.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships throughout the organization as a trusted business partner.
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financial reporting requirements.
- Assist with the annual financial statement audit, interacting with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
- Prepare debt compliance calculations and certificates.
- Contribute to ad-hoc or miscellaneous reporting projects as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Must reside in : Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, or Effingham, IL area.
- 5+ years public accounting experience (Big 4 or serving public companies) or 5+ years internal audit or external financial reporting experience.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and meet deadlines in a high-demand environment.
- Proven project management skills.
- Technical accounting knowledge and expertise in preparing analysis.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC disclosure requirements, and internal controls.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate and present information to stakeholders across various teams and levels of management.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft suite of products.
Desirable Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA and / or CIA degree strongly preferred.
- Experience in other financial / business intelligence tools, including SAP Analytics, is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements :
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times