Associate Vice President of Accounting Operations

Department:
10205 Enterprise Corporate - Accounting

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

None

Pay Range:
$86.75 - $138.80

Major Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of accounting strategies, policies, and procedures that support organizational goals and financial objectives.
- Direct all core accounting operations, including general ledger, cash accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, leases, grants, endowments, investments, and financial close activities.
- Oversee cash accounting systems, bank reconciliations, and treasury support functions to ensure compliance with liquidity, debt, and investment management strategies.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
- Strengthen and maintain effective internal controls and compliance programs to safeguard assets, mitigate risk, and support audit readiness.
- Manage regulatory, tax, and healthcare compliance requirements ,  ensuring adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
- Drive operational excellence through process improvement, automation, standardization, and system optimization initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team ,  including performance management, succession planning, employee relations, and compensation decisions.
- Support enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities through analysis, reporting, and strategic partnership with finance and operational leaders.
- Serve as the primary accounting liaison for audits, stakeholders, and change initiatives ,  while proactively identifying and mitigating financial and compliance risks.
- Direct and manage the team in various special projects including mergers and acquisitions, system integrations, and new business initiatives, providing accounting expertise and due diligence.

Certification Required:

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Education Required:

- ​​ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Work Experience Required:

- ​​ Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role, preferably within a health care organization or similarly complex environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

- Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory
- compliance. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, or healthcare-specific platforms).
- Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of developing talent, leading teams, and driving organizational change.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a capacity for strategic thinking.
- Health Care Knowledge: Familiarity with health care industry operations, terminology, and regulatory requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, etc.).
- Ethical Standards: High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to think long-term, anticipate industry changes, and position accounting operations to support future growth and transformation.
- Operational Excellence: Commitment to process improvement, efficiency, and quality in all aspects of accounting operations.
- Collaboration: Effective in working across departments, building consensus, and driving results through teamwork.
- Communication: Skilled at conveying complex accounting and financial concepts to diverse audiences, including clinicians and non-financial stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading through change, and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The role is typically based at the organization’s divisional headquarters, with occasional travel required to regional sites, external meetings, or industry conferences. The Accounting Operations leader must be comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting and adept at managing competing priorities within a large, complex health care and academic enterprise.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education

- A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.