Mgr Accting & Finance (BHS)

Mission, Values and Service Goals

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

About the Role

Manages the accounting, reporting and control functions of assigned areas (i.e., accounts payable, general ledger, tax preparation, investments, non patient billings, grant management, and financial statement management including preparation, review and monitoring/benchmarking).

Responsibilities

• Develops short and long-term goals for the department through the analysis of job activities, selecting and measuring quality indicators and reporting quality improvement results.
• Develops best practices, standardizes work processes/workflow across entities, and overall process improvement of the accounting reporting and control functions of assigned areas.
• Recommends and provides input into an annual capital and operating budget; also assists with ensuring that financial goals and objectives are met and operating within allocated funds.
• Provides ongoing support and maintenance of the PeopleSoft system. Also oversees the resolution of problems with the financial software.
• Schedules the workload of the staff in accordance with the priority guidelines set by the Controller. Also communicates with the Controller/ regarding any concerns or problems.
• Recruits, screens/interviews, selects, evaluates, coaches and, when necessary, disciplines the staff.
• Provides ongoing technical guidance and assistance to the staff. Also plans and coordinates ongoing training and education for the staff and provides a comprehensive orientation for new staff.
• Provides education to staff on departmental policies/procedures and practices.
• Schedules, assigns and monitors the work of assigned staff to ensure quality and timeliness of work performed. Also monitors all projects and work assignments in progress and provides periodic status reports to the Controller.
• Coordination and direction of the staff in work paper preparation for audits.
• Prepares work papers relating to complex accounting issues.
• Reviews the staff's work papers for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises and ensures the production of accurate statistical reports, tax returns and/or financial statements by:
• Devising accounting policies and procedures consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting procedures (GAAP).
• Recommending and revising procedures to be in compliance with GAAP.
• Reviewing the compilation and input of data and reviewing reports prior to release for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Using training to develop and process reports as needed from the financial software systems as needed for routine or ad hoc reports.
• Recommends And Implements Projects Which Will Enhance The Organization's Performance In Efficiency And Accuracy For Functions Under The Finance Department's Control By Identifying potential improvements.
• Seeking approval on large projects, as appropriate.
• Assuming a lead role by recruiting key customers to participate in the planning, testing and implementation of projects.
• Ensuring implementation of the project.
• Supports The Finance Department By Conducting educational/informational programs as part of orientation or as requested.
• Troubleshooting software problems and assists the staff in determining the corrective actions to take to resolve the problem.
• Leading the department in the development of testing plans and also the testing as software is upgraded or implemented.
• Seeking possible opportunities to more effectively utilize computer capabilities; also communicating with the Controller regarding these possible opportunities.
• Acting as a liaison and facilitator with other departments. Also communicating with appropriate management personnel from various departments regarding their business needs.
• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrates the professional accounting knowledge necessary to provide technical direction to ensure the effective and efficient operation of assigned areas of responsibility in accordance with GAAP, Wage and Hour laws and Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Law.
• Requires the administrative and supervisory skills necessary to organize and direct assigned areas of responsibility.
• Requires the analytical skills necessary to develop, evaluate and administer policies, procedures and staffing levels.
• Requires the organization, planning and problem-solving skills necessary to plan and estimate project activities and time lines and identify and resolve problems and deliver viable solutions.
• Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with management, department staff and other individuals and organizations outside the System.
• Also requires the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Requires advanced knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work effectively with the Information Systems department staff as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.