Director of Accounting

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Company: Samaritan Health Services

Location: Corvallis, OR 97330

Description:

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Provides oversight for financially related projects that support the achievement of business goals for the department and the organization. Coordinates with Accounting department leadership and division chiefs in determining methods and procedures to provide consistent, timely, user-friendly financial information. Assists department leadership in exercising appropriate oversight of financially related functions and internal controls, including establishing and implementing policies and procedures for those areas of responsibility. Oversees all activity related to producing an accurate, consistent, and timely monthly close and annual audit. Works with appropriate executive leaders to set long and short-term goals for the department and to establish best practice policies and processes.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The SHS Accounting department manages and oversees Samaritan Health Services' finances to support the achievement of business goals and organizational objectives. We monitor all financial activities and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance. We are responsible for producing an accurate, consistent, and timely monthly close and annual audit as well as the accounts payable and payroll functions.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Master's degree preferred.
    • CPA required.
    • Five years progressive experience (combined of public accounting and healthcare industry experience) required.
    • Three (3) years leadership experience required.
    • Management experience in financial management of a small to medium-sized hospital or health system required.
    • Experience and/or training in MS Office and database applications required.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
    • Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
    • Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
    • Communication and team building - Leads effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manages cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      KNEEL (on knees)
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      REACH - Upward
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      SIT
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      REACH - Forward
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      None specified

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