Director- Accounting

Position Overview

• Department: General Finance
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Work Location: Daniel Building
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description Directs accounting activities and resources.

• Supervises preparation of corporate financial statements, reports and audits and reviews for accuracy.
• Monitors development of data and entries to general ledger, accounts payable and payroll.
• Performs detailed analysis of financial information. Analyzes projections and details variances. Assists management with understanding and analyzing financial reports and developing cost savings measures.
• Coordinates preparation and submission of quarterly reporting. Ensures compliance with internal financial requirements as well as regulatory requirements.
• Develops, implements and maintains general accounting systems and controls ensuring best practice standards across the institution and in line with corporate guidance.

Qualifications Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Accountant licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience required. Four (4) years of leadership experience preferred. Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.