Manager, Accounting

At NorthBay Health, the Manager, Accounting prepares consolidated financial statements and manages the monthly and annual financial closing process for multiple entities. Provides direct supervision of accounting staff. Assures compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for evaluation, recommendation and implementation of policies and procedures within areas of control. Management responsibilities include: planning, directing operations, fiscal accountability, staffing and personnel management, staff development, and support functions to Senior Management. Facilitates effective communications and provides financial leadership consistent with System goals and values.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or 8 years of Accounting Manager experience required. 

Experience: 

• Five years progressively responsible healthcare finance experience; three years in a financial management position in a complex healthcare environment or three years in healthcare audit management capacity preferred. 
• Extensive knowledge of hospital accounting and reimbursement principles. 
• Experience with hospital information systems implementations preferred. 
• Experience in Fund Accounting preferred.

Skills:

• Proactive participation in planning and the ability to manage details in an organized work style. Highly organized and effective with planning and coordinating department activities. Microsoft Office with advanced Excel aptitude, advanced working knowledge and five plus years of hospital general ledger experience with major ERP software, Oracle experience preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge of computerized general ledger systems, budget software, and cost accounting applications. Knowledge of GAAP, OSHPD and laws, regulations and statutes governing the operation of healthcare providers. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and share accountability for team outcomes. Demonstrates effective time management and ability to balance workload and complete projects within agreed upon deadlines. Ability and desire to work on complex analyses. Requires a high comfort level with taking initiative and responsibility. Must be able to handle changing priorities and delegate workload. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Versatile in complex spreadsheet and database applications. Understands Managed Care Reimbursements, Accounts Receivable valuation, IBNR calculations in a capitation environment, and discounted cash flow techniques. The incumbent works with a team of highly specialized, well-trained analysts and accountants in a fast-paced yet collaborative environment. Core values of this team include accuracy, responsibility and creativity in order to optimize our ability to support and influence hospital managers. Organization values include dedication to high quality patient care, professionalism, foresight and mutual respect in support of NorthBay’s mission, vision and values.

Leadership and Management Qualities: 

• Business Acumen: Understands NorthBay’s general ledger systems, GAAP, OSHPD, industry standards and remains informed of changes in the marketplace; demonstrates the cognitive ability to assess situations, diagnose problems and determine an appropriate course of action to enhance the effectiveness of the organization and in alignment with core values.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to cope with change and can act and decide without excessive amounts of data or information. Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. 
• Builds effective relationships with others: Uses listening and empathy and asks questions to understand what it is like to walk in another’s shoes. Creates and maintains a safe environment for conveying information openly, accurately and honestly; creates a common understanding amongst all parties.
• Self- awareness and Communication: Understand own strengths, growth opportunities, attributes, and emotions. Models courage, authenticity, service, transparency and effectiveness. Can determine the best way to get things done with senior executives, physicians and clinicians by understanding their language and responding to their needs.
• Decision Quality: Routi