Manager Accounting (Healthcare/Pharmacy)

Title: Manager Accounting (Healthcare/Pharmacy)

Type: Full-time, Remote  

About Birdi

BirdiRx is a tech-enabled pharmacy headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan that delivers prescriptions directly to patients, prioritizing affordability, convenience, and personalized support. By combining advanced digital tools with licensed pharmacy services, BirdiRx simplifies medication access nationwide.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations:

• Manage and complete day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Supervise and complete the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and ensure all audit requirements are met.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other key accounting processes.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Coordinate with department heads to gather data, track performance against budget, and analyze variances.
• Support management in forecasting cash flows, profitability, and financial needs.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to staff to enhance their technical skills and career growth.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and implement internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Stay current on relevant financial regulations and ensure the organization adheres to all applicable laws.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with the senior leadership team and other departments (e.g., Operations, Sales, HR) to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
• Lead ad hoc financial analysis projects and initiatives as required by the business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance and accounting function to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Drive automation and system improvements to streamline financial reporting and accounting processes.

Other Duties

• Assist with special accounting projects or ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Provide general support to the finance team and other departments as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., D365, or similar ERP systems).
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Ability to work with peers in a team effort
•  Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in alignment with departmental and industry demands

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Prior experience in Pharmacy, PBM preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience in general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience with complex account reconciliations and audit support.
•  Experience with financial software (e.g., Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills

Ideal Candidate has:

• Medical Accounting background 
• Inventory experience
• Previous remote work experience

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: