Director, Accounting Operations

Department Name:

Accounting-Corp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Finance

Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.  

The Director Accounting Operations of Banner Plans and Networks will be over Medicare Advantage Plans, Capital Assets, and Home Care and will oversee a team of 5 Accountants and Senior Accountants. Will be responsible for regulatory reporting, audits, and monthly maintenance.

Systems frequently used: Lawson, Blackline, Excel, FSIOasis

Monday - Friday Days

This can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WA, & WY

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting functions for a significant business segment. This position is responsible for timely and accurate general ledger closing, reporting, and reconciliation for all assigned business-lines and for maintaining close working relationships with business-line finance staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.

2. Responsible for timely and accurate general ledger closing and/or financial reporting for multiple facilities. Works closely with business-line finance staff to ensure all transactions are captured and properly accounted for.

3. Maintains financial reporting database and provides training as needed for accounting and business-line staff to facilitate financial analysis and reporting.

4. Completes and/or reviews general ledger account reconciliations including those requested as part of annual external audit.

5. Acts as technical resource for accounting and finance staff, department managers, and other company leaders when accounting or reporting issues arise. Coordinates consistent application of Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley provisions.

6. Researches errors to determine cause and correct system setup or procedures to prevent the errors from reoccurring. Makes appropriate general ledger corrections and works with IT or other resources to correct any system setup or procedural problems.

7. Participates in system design, implementation, training, and testing teams for new financial applications such as patient accounting system changes, automation of manual processes, and new company acquisition.

8. This position is responsible for a significant business segment, working at the corporate level to support operations as well as address problems from a business-line perspective. Position interacts with department managers from multiple facilities/businesses, operations CFO’s, and operations finance personnel at all levels. Interaction with information technology is needed to communicate information system needs and enhancements. The position’s primary external interactions are with external auditors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

Requires a proficiency level typically attained with seven years experience in health care including demonstrated abilities in the areas of general ledger accounting and sophisticated reporting systems. Must have excellent analytical ability and communications skills. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and organize, coordinate, and motivate work team.

Must have comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, an understanding of financial reporting and databases, and ability to use complex spreadsheets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$46.84 - $78.06 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

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