Strategic Initiatives Accounting Lead Accountant

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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.

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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience: 3–5 years of relevant, progressive accounting experience required; background in full-cycle general ledger accounting, multi-entity environments, or public accounting highly preferred.

Technical Accounting: Strong knowledge of US GAAP (specifically revenue recognition, lease accounting, joint ventures/equity method, and consolidations) and internal controls/SOX.

Systems & Automation:

• 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).
• Strong preference for proficiency in data automation and business intelligence tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL).

Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teammates, and influence cross-functional operational partners without direct authority.

Problem Solving & Adaptability: High analytical acumen with the ability to solve ambiguous accounting problems, think critically, and build structured processes in a rapidly evolving, entrepreneurial environment.

Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate complex accounting topics concisely to non-accounting stakeholders.

What We’ll Provide: 

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.  

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out  
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more 
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.  

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

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Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

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