Director, Accounting

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!OrganizationSHSO-Sutter Health System Office-ValleyPosition OverviewLeads and directs general accounting services for the system, monitors operations, and develops internal controls to ensure activities and transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Works with accounting leaders to manage the presentation of financial information and analysis. Develops performance metrics, policies, procedures and internal controls. Provides strategic guidance on business issues, recognizing cross-functional and system-wide implications, and inter-dependencies of decisions.Job Description****Please Note: While this position is listed as hybrid, regular in-office attendance is required. Candidates should be prepared to commute to the office on a consistent basis to support team collaboration and business needs.****EducationBachelor's: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fieldTypical Experience12 years recent relevant experience.Preferred ExperienceAccounting management experience and CPA license (preferred)Insured products accounting experience - IBNR, capitation etc.Value Based Care experienceAble to summarize highly complex and technical topics into easy to understand presentations for executive leadershipSkills And KnowledgeWorking knowledge of accounting and/or finance operations.Working knowledge of basic principles and methods of accounting, auditing and financial reporting, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Understands the business and service organization best practices.Strategic skills for reviewing processes and strategies to ensure successful alignment with business needs and for identifying improvement opportunitiesAnalytical skills with proven ability to resolve issues/problems by leveraging business and functional knowledge and client relationships.Ability to manage projects from inception to successful implementation.Ability to operate strategically and tactically.Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness and authority.Ability to influence others by persuasion, negotiation, and problem solving, and to move others to recognize and appreciate different points of view and to consider/accept alternative options.Collaborative working style to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various project participants and/or stakeholders.Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues to manage/minimize risks.Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of role’s duties while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present concepts and information in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.Organization and planning skills to effectively delegate, manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.Displays integrity and ethics in handling confidential and sensitive information.Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).Job ShiftDaysScheduleFull TimeDays Of The WeekMonday - FridayWeekend RequirementsAs NeededBenefitsYesUnionsNoPosition StatusExemptWeekly Hours40Employee StatusRegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $177,777.60 to $284,460.80 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.