Director of Financial Reporting and Close

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Vice President & Corporate Controller, Finance, lead and own the enterprise financial reporting and close function for Brown University Health and its affiliates. Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; consolidated generally accepted accounting principles reporting; technical accounting and policy; financial statement preparation; audit coordination; and designated accounting activities. Develop a disciplined, efficient, and well-controlled close and reporting environment that produces complete, accurate, timely, and decision-useful information for management, boards, bondholders, regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:

Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes

By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar; own milestones, dependencies, issue escalation, final review, certification, and continuous reduction of close cycle time.

Own consolidated and corporate financial reporting, including entity submissions, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, financial statement analytics, and management reporting packages.

Direct preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial statements and continuing-disclosure packages; ensure consistency with generally accepted accounting principles, debt agreements, and disclosure requirements.

Lead technical accounting and policy governance; research complex transactions, develop documented accounting conclusions, maintain enterprise accounting policies, and own implementation of new accounting standards.

Own enterprise account-reconciliation and journal-entry governance; develop risk-based standards, monitor completion and aging, and lead corrective action for unsupported or unreconciled balances.

Direct audit coordination for consolidated financial statements, Uniform Guidance, Employee Benefit Plans, and other audits as assigned; own preparedness, request tracking, issue resolution, and management response coordination.

Lead accounting for corporate activities, and other assigned areas; ensure accurate fixed asset and lease balances and related disclosure accounting.

Develop close and reporting dashboards that measure timeliness, quality, adjustments, reconciliations, audit readiness, policy compliance, and recurring root causes.

Own chart-of-accounts and financial-reporting governance in partnership with systems leadership; develop definitions, approval protocols, and controls that preserve data integrity and reporting consistency.

Develop and lead automation, standardization, and close-optimization initiatives, including workflow tools, account-reconciliation technology, reporting solutions, and data-quality controls.

Present financial results, significant judgments, accounting developments, and control matters to finance leadership, executive management, and auditors.

Leadership and People Management

Lead, coach, and develop managers and staff by setting clear expectations, establishing measurable performance standards, and maintaining meaningful development plans.

Own workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, performance evaluation, and recommendations for personnel actions within the assigned function.

Build an inclusive, accountable team culture that promotes collaboration, customer service, continuous learning, and timely escalation of risks and issues.

Develop and monitor departmental goals, service-level expectations, productivity measures, and operating budgets; realign resources as priorities change.

Communicate priorities, decisions, and financial implications clearly to executives, operational leaders, clinicians, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Performance Standards

Own results and ensure assigned accounting and finance activities are accurate, complete, timely, well controlled, and supported by audit-ready documentation.

Develop scalable processes, standardize work across entities, and use technology and automation to shorten cycle times and improve data quality.

Lead with ethical judgment and ensure decisions, behaviors, and controls align with organizational values, policies, and applicable requirements.

Build trusted relationships and resolve issues through fact-based analysis, clear recommendations, and timely decisions.

Anticipate internal and external customer needs and deliver responsive, meaningful financial information and service.

Other Requirements

Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial, employee, patient, and business information.

Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices in accordance with Brown University Health policies, procedures, and objectives.

Participate in administrative meetings, board or committee meetings, quality-improvement activities, and professional continuing education as assigned.

Perform other related duties and lead special projects as required.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. CPA or MBA preferred.

Preferred: CPA or MBA; Public accounting experience; experience with technical account recognition and disclosures, Uniform Guidance, Workday, and enterprise reporting or reconciliation platforms.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial reporting experience, including significant leadership responsibility. Experience in healthcare, not-for-profit, or another complex multi-entity environment preferred.

Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, financial statement presentation and disclosures, technical accounting research, close management, internal controls, and audit coordination.

Leadership Skills: Strong project leadership, judgment, writing, presentation, and change-management skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear business implications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Direct and indirect supervision through reporting, technical accounting, audit, and accounting managers and staff.

Lead reporting, close, technical accounting, audit, and designated accounting teams. Partner closely with the Finance and Corporate Departmental leadership, entity accounting teams, Operational Finance leaders, external auditors, and bond counsel.

Pay Range:

$155,209.60-$256,068.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No