Manager - Technical Accounting

Day (United States of America)

Manager - Technical Accounting

The Manager of Technical Accounting serves as the organization's subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, authoritative guidance, and financial reporting issues impacting a governmental healthcare organization. This role is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying GASB accounting standards, supporting accurate and compliant financial reporting, and advising leadership on the accounting implications of contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.

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