Job Responsibilities:

• Lead development, implementation, and operations of both accounting and decision support systems by working closely with relevant teams.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to function (e.g., payroll, accounts payable, travel processes), in accordance with St. Jude's regulatory requirements.
• Lead reporting/ dashboards in own area ensuring quality and accuracy, and highlight issues or gaps to senior management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (both internal and external) to drive collaboration and alignment between multiple teams.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with best practices around financial accounting/payroll/taxation procedures.
• Support overall planning of major accounting and financial reporting systems for the organization.
• Manage a team of direct reports through goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, or related field of study required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 6+ years of accounting experience working with a general ledger and/or related financial information systems.
• Strong experience with accounting standards and regulations (e.g., IRS, US GAAP, Uniform Guidance, hospital regulations) within specific area.
• Experience presenting in team meetings and/or to senior management.
• Experience managing people as direct reports
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Professional certification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Certified Research Accountant (CRA)/Certified Management Accountant (CMA)) preferred

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