Strategic Initiatives Accounting Lead Accountant
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The primary purpose of the Strategic Initiatives Lead Accountant is to serve as a technical accounting lead, subject matter expert, and strategic business partner supporting DaVita's Corporate Strategic Initiatives (CSI). CSI entities are independent, high-growth, and complex business lines primarily focused on providing innovative services complementary to kidney care. This role drives full financial lifecycle ownership for high-complexity strategic ventures, including complex revenue recognition, joint ventures and equity method investments, leases, intercompany transactions, and GAAP compliance. Operating with significant autonomy and minimal supervision, the Lead Accountant leads accounting close workstreams, reviews workpapers of teammates, spearheads process automation, and collaborates directly with cross-functional leadership (Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Tax, etc.) to design accounting frameworks from the ground up for emerging business models.
Job description
Accounting
- Own the end-to-end accounting operations and general ledger close for the most complex, high-visibility Strategic Initiatives.
- Perform and oversee technical accounting activities including complex revenue recognition, deferred revenue, medical director arrangements, fixed assets, sublease arrangements, and multi-entity intercompany allocations and eliminations.
- Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards.
- Investigate and resolve complex or non-routine accounting issues, distilling trends from objective/subjective data sources and recommending solutions to roadblocks across workstreams.
Financial Analysis, Reporting & Cross-Functional Business Partnering
- Prepare and analyze complex entity-level and consolidated financial statements, management dashboards, and customized executive reporting packages.
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial review meetings with strategic initiative leadership, presenting financial results and accounting implications clearly.
- Act as a dedicated finance/accounting partner to operational leaders to provide proactive financial guidance on new business models, contracts, and market strategies.
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial review meetings with strategic initiative leadership, presenting performance metrics and accounting implications clearly.
Process Architecture, System Automation & Continuous Improvement
- Architect and implement scalable accounting processes, workflows, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) as new strategic initiatives are established or scaled.
- Champion digital transformation and workflow automation by developing and optimizing automation tools (e.g., Alteryx workflows, advanced Excel models, ERP system integrations) to eliminate manual tasks and enhance close efficiency.
- Identify control risks in evolving processes, design robust internal controls, and ensure ongoing SOX compliance across new and expanding business lines.
Team Mentorship, Training & Project Leadership
- Serve as a functional resource and mentor to team members by providing guidance, supporting onboarding, sharing best practices, and fostering continuous learning across the team.
- Lead special accounting and finance projects from initiation through execution, including system implementations, chart of accounts redesigns, entity restructuring, and integration of newly acquired initiatives.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and develop training materials on complex accounting concepts and tools for the broader team.
Other Duties as Assigned
Support ad hoc requests from Finance, Operations, and executive leadership, participate in enterprise-wide accounting initiatives, and represent CSI Accounting in strategic cross-lane committees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 3–5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP (revenue recognition, lease accounting, joint ventures/equity method, consolidations) and internal controls/SOX
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling) and MS Office Suite
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP)
- Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teammates, and influence cross-functional operational partners without direct authority
- High analytical acumen with the ability to solve ambiguous accounting problems, think critically, and build structured processes in a rapidly evolving, entrepreneurial environment
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate complex accounting topics concisely to non-accounting stakeholders
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.