Accounting Manager | CPA | Healthcare

Location: Cabuyao, Laguna

Work Setup: Full Onsite, M-F

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the hospital's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and smooth day-to-day accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Oversee the preparation of accurate, complete, and timely financial reports for management and relevant stakeholders
• Establish, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard the organization's financial integrity and prevent errors or irregularities
• Review accounting records, journal entries, and transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards, hospital policies, and internal procedures
• Conduct periodic reconciliations to ensure accuracy across accounts, ledgers, and financial statements
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and addressing audit findings
• Prepare and present financial summaries, variance analyses, and management reports to support decision-making

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts for the accounting department and broader hospital operations
• Monitor actual performance against budget and flag significant variances for management review
• Support cost-control initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency or unnecessary spending
• Provide financial input and analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making by hospital leadership

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide, and develop the accounting team, including Accounting Supervisors and staff, to maintain high performance and accountability
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and ongoing support to help team members strengthen their skills and grow in their roles
• Set clear expectations, monitor team performance, and address performance gaps as needed
• Conduct regular team meetings to align on priorities, resolve issues, and share updates on policies or procedures
• Foster a collaborative and disciplined work environment that supports accuracy and accountability across the accounting function
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new accounting staff as the team grows

Operations Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including cashiering, billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable workflows
• Ensure accounting processes run efficiently and are well-documented, minimizing bottlenecks and errors
• Monitor cash flow, billing accuracy, and collection processes to support the hospital's financial stability
• Collaborate closely with finance leadership to align accounting operations with broader organizational financial goals
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., billing, admissions, procurement) to ensure accounting processes support overall hospital operations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, systems, and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll-related accounting entries, in coordination with HR and Finance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure the hospital's accounting practices comply with relevant government regulations, tax requirements, and reporting standards
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and healthcare-industry regulations that may affect the organization
• Identify and address financial risks, escalating significant concerns to finance leadership as needed
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails to support regulatory compliance and internal governance

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Relevant work experience in the hospital or healthcare industry
• Hands-on familiarity with the BizBox Hospital Information System
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build and manage financial reports and models
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience, leading and developing a team
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, able to work with both finance teams and non-finance stakeholders