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Chief Accounting Officer

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Accounting & Finance
Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Oct 8, 2025

Chief Accounting Officer

  • R-0000051768
  • West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina
  • Fiscal
  • Business Operations
  • Full Time
  • Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

The Chief Accounting Officer will directly report to Health System Chief Financial Officer and will serve as a peer to the Chief Revenue Cycle Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, and Chief of Payer Relations and Reimbursement. This key leader is responsible for overseeing the newly created centralized finance model to include payroll, treasury, tax, and accounting across the system. The Chief Accounting Officer will be self-directed, possess a CPA, and have strong leadership experience to mentor and develop a team of approximately 45 FTE's in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001119 SYS - Corp Fiscal Services

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-37

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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