Executive Director - Assistant Controller

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

7d•$119 - $158•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists Corporate Controller in the direction of the hospital's accounting functions. Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations and integration of newly formed, purchased, acquired and/or affiliated companies. Manages all processes required to complete the timely and accurate closing of the business cycle. Assists the Controller in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, and short-and long-range planning. Assists in preparation of financial and management reports and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience; prior management experience.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting problems.
Ability to conduct independent research, be analytically curious, a self-starter and ability to learn unfamiliar concepts quickly.
Ability to develop financial budgets and manage expenses.
Ability to direct, manage, motivate and evaluate staff.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Ability to make effective oral presentations and prepare concise written reports to a variety of audiences.
Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in accounting.
Knowledge of financial internal controls.
Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements, tax issues, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.
Demonstrated business communication skills.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management.
CPA - Certified Public Accountant required

Responsibilities

Oversees the preparation of fiscal and budget reports for internal management; develops projections and analysis with recommendations and conclusions for management.
Directs the preparation of Board reporting, financial statements, and all other general ledger reporting timely and accurately. Develops annual operating budgets and provides fiscal direction to the department.
Ensures balance sheet account reconciliations are completed monthly, reviewed and reconciling items resolved timely, all unusual items are brought to the Controllers attention.
Ensures financial records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Assists with the gathering of support documentation for cost reports and other regulatory reports/audits.
Records, reviews, approves and transmits financial transactions in accordance to regulatory and internal controls.
Ensures proper maintenance of the General Ledger Report Writer, maintains consistency in report formats both within a division and among divisions and between internal and audited formats.
Maintains Standard JE Manual, Approval Process Policy, Cash Control Policy and Procedure, File Retention Policy, and other accounting policies as needed.
Manages general accounting and other assigned areas.
Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
Prepares financial transaction analysis for management review providing financial adjustments required to resolve outstanding financial transactions, if any. Provides variance explanations for business cycle transactions.
Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned managers, supervisors and/or individual contributors; Provides technical guidance to staff.
Serves as a troubleshooter by vigorously investigating, analyzing, and resolving problems. Coordinates with Information Technology (IT) department on projects and transmission of data.
Supports the Controller in coordination of audits.
Other management duties as assigned.