Accounting Manager

Edera L3C is a fast-growing healthcare consultancy that addresses today's issues and helps create tomorrow's solutions by connecting the brightest minds in healthcare. Our team of management, technology, and creative services consultants work collaboratively with industry experts who bring deep experience and expertise to create transformational business solutions. We believe complex challenges and multi-faceted opportunities call for multi-disciplinary approaches and that's how we work. We transform healthcare by bringing industry best practices from the private sector to the public sector, and the public sector to the private sector. Edera is an L3C (a variation of a limited liability company) that places "purpose before profit;" a social enterprise venture. This means we are focused on a socially beneficial mission to transform organizations rather than being driven to maximize income. Profits beyond our business sustainability goals are reinvested into communities or clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to oversee our organization's financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate accounting and financial management, with expertise in *GAAP. Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI and Project Operations financial software experience is a plus. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of managing complex financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring accounting staff. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and ensuring adherence to relevant GAAP codification and Audit requirements.

Type of Employment: Full Time

Work Location: Hybrid in Kansas City

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Direct Reports: This role has no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of the financial close each month. Financial statement consolidation, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards and Audit compliance.
• Manage general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and accurate record-keeping.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements related to SF1408, DOD cost standards, and other relevant standards.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits to verify financial integrity.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Maintain expertise in corporate finance and specialized areas such as Power BI financial reporting.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for management review, interpreting complex data into clear insights for decision-makers.

Education/Certification Required:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration- Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Technical Skills: Strong Proficiency in GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and experience with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, ERP systems). Expertise in full-cycle accounting, job costing, or DOD contract accounting.

Common Qualifications & Skills for Kansas City Positions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or similar senior accounting role within a large, publicly traded, corporate environment.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and comprehensive understanding of financial concepts such as balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and account analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in using Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent systems.
• Experience with complex financial tasks such as financial report writing, interpretation of financial data, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to mentor teams effectively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Public Accounting experience preferred but not mandatory; equivalent experience will be considered. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team within a reputable organization committed to excellence in financial management. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills combined with leadership capabilities essential for driving organizational success through sound financial practices.

Technical Skills Required:

Intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications

All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Edera participates in the E-Verify program. Edera is a drug-free workplace.

Edera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Edera prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Edera takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status.