Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer for BJC Health System
As a member of the BJC executive leadership team, the Chief Accounting Officer will direct the accounting and financial reporting for BJC HealthCare (24 hospitals, 8 foundations, and corporate Shared Services organization) system wide ($11B in net revenue).
This leader will drive consistency, compliance, and data integrity in all financial and accounting initiatives.
They will partner with the system CFO, hospital/other healthcare service organization Presidents, and leadership to develop and manage to short and long-term financial objectives.
The Chief Accounting Officer has 5 Direct Reports: VP—Accounting; VP—Reimbursement; Director of Finance ERP; and Director of Finance—Foundations and Grants.
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban, and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care, and community benefits in the state of Missouri. 9 million annually in community benefit, including $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay.
BJC's patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.
The Chief Accounting Officer will direct the accounting and financial reporting for BJC HealthCare. Drives consistency, compliance, and data integrity in all financial and accounting initiatives. Partners with system CFO, hospital/other healthcare service organization Presidents, and leadership to develop and manage to short and long-term financial objectives. The Chief Accounting Officer has 5 Direct Reports.
Oversee the accounting for all of BJC Health System.
Coordinate the external audit of the System, critical access hospitals, retirement plans, captive insurance companies, and other audit services.
Produce monthly internal financial statements for management, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timely preparation.
Support the tax team to ensure accurate information in all tax filings.
Provide staff support for the Audit and Finance & Planning committees of the BJC Board.
Work closely with Hospital and Corporate finance teams to support forecasting and budgeting based on actual results.
Oversee revenue recognition for the System and ensure appropriateness of Accounts receivable reserves.
Oversee the Government Reimbursement team, including preparation of cost reports for Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans.
Identify reimbursement risks and opportunities based on new and changing CMS and Medicaid rules.
Oversee the Finance support for the Foundations and the Uniform Guidance audit.
Manage individual(s) including onboarding, training, workload management, and performance evaluations. Direct system-wide activities of staff responsible for monthly internal accounting and financial reporting and the annual external audit processes.
Oversee monthly revenue recognition for accuracy of financial statements.
Oversee the accounting and compliance for WUSM agreements and the master affiliation agreement.
Support BJC's tax compliance team and oversee grants management office compliance with Federal Uniform Guidance requirements.
Serve on various committees as the BJC Corporate Finance Representative.
The Chief Accounting Officer will have the following combination of skills and experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master's degree preferred).
Knowledgeable in their field of expertise with exceptional relationship-building skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to partner with executive leadership in planning and implementation.
Experience innovating practices, including automation adoption to drive efficiencies.
Recognized as an excellent leader with vast knowledge in the Finance space.
Benefits and Legal Statement
At BJC, we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.

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