Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of accounting activities for an assigned accounting entity or division.  This incumbent would coordinate the month-end/year-end closing process, analyze high risk transactions, and review journal entries prepared by staff accountants within defined objectives.  In addition, the incumbent would also support internal and external reporting requirements and develop and direct special project work; and provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.  The incumbent will handle general accounting associated with the following entities: UCSF Medical Center, Pharmacy – 340B Contract Pharmacy and Specialty Pharmacy and Shared Services. The duties will include but not limited to the following:   

• Lead month-end close meetings associated with the review of operating expenses.  Analyze operating expense variances to identify key drivers and completeness of expense accruals.

• Prepare executive level presentations and present the results of the month-end close activities.

• Assist with review, development, and implementation of the allocation methodology for Shared Services.

• Serve as an administrator for the ERP system. Maintain the chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting trees within the ERP system.

• Assist with budget preparation in specific areas as needed (i.e., Shared Service allocations, Health System Support, IAP, etc.).

• Assist with the recurring audit process (both internal and external) and assist in responding to any findings.

• Mange reporting requirements to UCOP (monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting requests).

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of accounting activities for an assigned accounting entity or division.  This incumbent would coordinate the month-end/year-end closing process, analyze high risk transactions, and review journal entries prepared by staff accountants within defined objectives.  In addition, the incumbent would also support internal and external reporting requirements and develop and direct special project work; and provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.  The incumbent will handle general accounting associated with the following entities: UCSF Medical Center, Pharmacy – 340B Contract Pharmacy and Specialty Pharmacy and Shared Services. The duties will include but not limited to the following:   

• Lead month-end close meetings associated with the review of operating expenses.  Analyze operating expense variances to identify key drivers and completeness of expense accruals.

• Prepare executive level presentations and present the results of the month-end close activities.

• Assist with review, development, and implementation of the allocation methodology for Shared Services.

• Serve as an administrator for the ERP system. Maintain the chart of accounts, cost centers, and reporting trees within the ERP system.

• Assist with budget preparation in specific areas as needed (i.e., Shared Service allocations, Health System Support, IAP, etc.).

• Assist with the recurring audit process (both internal and external) and assist in responding to any findings.

• Mange reporting requirements to UCOP (monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting requests).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience OR a High School diploma / GED and nine (9) years of relevant experience years of experience

• Five (5) or more years of managerial experience.

• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, working with large data sets, index match, lookups).

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels.

• Sophisticated service orientation, ability to multi-task effectively in a varied, high-volume environment, sound judgment and decision-making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding of accounting treatments for joint ventures and related parties.

• Strong understanding of capital budgeting and management.

• Strong understanding of Revenue recognition accounting in the physician and/or hospital industry.

• Proven ability to understand and analyze the business impact of financial transactions.

• Proven ability to identify process improvements and lead process owners through successful change management.

• Previous financial close and reporting experience.

• Ability to complete a broad spectrum of complex analytical duties and provide recommendations based on large data sets.

• The ability to work onsite in Emeryville three or more days a week or more when required.  

Preferences:

• Certified Public Accountant.

• Five or more years of experience in financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Three or more years of healthcare experience in finance/accounting or Public Accounting experience with focus in healthcare clients.

• Experience with large organizations.

• University Accounting experience.

• Oracle experience.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) experience.

• Experience analyzing professional billing or hospital patient accounts receivable and valuation of contractual allowances, bad debt and charity care during monthly financial close (accounting side of the revenue cycle, not patient financial services billing and collections).

• Experience with Board of Equalization and Sales and Use Tax audits.

• Gift funds and grants tracking, reporting and compliance experience.