Ascendo Resources is currently seeking a Director of Accounting for a full-time, hybrid role located in the Bronx, NY.

Our client is a mission-driven healthcare organization based in the Bronx that provides managed care and health insurance services to underserved communities.

We’re seeking an Accounting Director to lead the organization’s full-cycle accounting operations and serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership.

About the Role

The Accounting Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting function and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in a highly regulated healthcare environment. This leader will manage the month-end close, coordinate government grants and programs’ financial reporting (including cost reports such as MMCOR), and guide the team through external audits and Single Audits.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Human Resources, Claims, IT, Actuarial, and Operations to ensure data integrity, strong internal controls, and informed decision-making at the leadership level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations and month-end close
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain the general ledger, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Provide timely financial reports and analysis to executive leadership

Government Grants & Program Reporting

• Oversee financial reporting for government grants and healthcare programs
• Manage preparation and submission of regulatory cost reports (e.g., MMCOR)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced environment
• Set performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Support professional development and cross-training within the department

Systems, Processes & Data Integrity

• Strengthen and streamline accounting processes and internal controls
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and files
• Partner with IT and other departments to optimize system workflows

Compliance & Audits

• Lead preparation for external audits and Single Audits
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards
• Implement and refine policies and procedures to support strong governance

Strategic Support

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Assist leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis
• Serve as a key thought partner to the CFO on financial operations and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory leadership
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience in healthcare finance, particularly managed care and health insurance
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven track record as a proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy, quality, and accountability

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced accounting leader with a strong healthcare and/or nonb-profit background and a passion for bringing financial rigor to mission-driven work, we’d love to connect.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Mark Tumada