Lead Accountant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Controls- Evaluate control environment and recommend process improvements to enhance the department's controls structure.
Cross-Functional Partnerships- Serve as department representative on cross-divisional projects as they arise to provide financials accounting expertise.
Project Management- Lead projects on implementation of new accounting standards or cost reporting changes through gathering required internal and external data to effectively implement changes.
Compliance- Review and maintain accounting policies over area of responsibility with the assistance of management.
Regulatory Standards- Review and manage projects to account for new/one-time transactions in compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
Training & Development- Participate in the development of training modules and prepare relevant job aides as changes are made for systems in area of responsibility.
Audit Reporting- Prepare external financial reports for IRS, Government Agencies, and the External Auditors and work directly with personnel from these institutions during the audit and reporting process.
Staff Development- Assist Managers and Directors in the development of staff technical accounting skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economic
Preferred: Master's Degrees
4+ years Public Accounting OR Experience within a complex healthcare environment
Preferred: CPA
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
South Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Accounting - General
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$66,352.00 - $83,574.40
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
