TPR Sr. Director, Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibility for supporting the Finance and Operations leadership in all efforts to ensure the financial performance of the sites within TPR. TPR is the entity within Tenet that houses the employed physician practices, including over 2,000 providers across 12 states with total operating revenue of $1.2 billion.  This position will establish and monitor financial plans and budgets and managing the financial affairs of the sites according to business unit goals, sound business practices, corporate and site policies, and according to various government regulatory requirements.

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provides technical support for matters associated with budgets, targets, revenue recognition, compliance with GAAP, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provides advice/guidance for decision-making that is in line with the overall strategic goals of the organization.
• Provides analysis and solutions of business problems.
• Continually educating the department directors and coordinators on financial issues and budget control techniques.
• Facilitate and coordinate ideas for development of strategies for revenue and expense improvements required to fulfill the goals and objectives of each practice entity.
• Provide technical expertise to proactively drive and implement best practices across the finance and accounting functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff related to hiring and training of the staff and annual performance evaluations.
• Participate in Monthly Operations Reviews with TRP senior leadership.
• Educate practice management on utilization of chart of accounts, reviewing / understanding practice financials and various operational Finance activities (e.g.: daily cash and charge reconciliations and proper controls related to change funds).
• Provide oversight of market finance/accounting professionals to ensure timely and accurate completion of:
  1. month end financial statements.
  2. journal entry review.
  3. financial statement variance analysis
  4. contractual and bad debt reserve analysis
  5. balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Company policy with no reconciling items greater than thirty days.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

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Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. Master’s degree preferred.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive management level experience in Finance, Accounting or Audit field required.
• Preferred progressive practical finance experience in an academic or large group practice and/or Fortune 500 experience a plus.
• Sound experience and background in GAAP and internal accounting controls.
• The successful candidate will also have demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, including a commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to build effective teams.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in writing and verbally, with physicians, management, vendors, consultants, and other clients.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical problem-solving