Accounting Director
The Accounting Director oversees the accounting operations and internal control processes of certain companies or areas of Intermountain Health (Intermountain) and provides accounting assistance on various system-wide projects. This leader provides monthly variance explanations to senior management of actual performance compared to the annual plan and quarterly reforecast; provides analysis and support for technical accounting areas; and participates in job-related internal control initiatives. Duties include overseeing the accounting operations, ensuring financial accounting and reporting is in compliance with U.S generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), maintaining a strong system of internal controls and hiring, training, developing and retaining competent personnel.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for accounting operations of certain companies within Intermountain. May include entry and validation of accounting transactions integrating into Intermountain's general ledger.
- Engages in ongoing communication and interaction with operational and finance leadership roles.
- Monitors and implements appropriate processes for the recording of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and net assets, as applicable. Ensures that accurate and timely financials statements are produced for each company.
- Acts as a resource to the accounting staff in solving operational accounting problems.
- Establishes and standardizes accounting practices according to Intermountain policies, best practices and U.S. GAAP. Works with management to help ensure financial information supports operational needs and is provided in an appropriate format.
- Provides monthly preliminary variance explanations and assists in budget processes.
- Ensures that balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and reviewed at least quarterly.
- Assists in the preparation and review of corporate annual audited statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Coordinates internal reviews with Internal Audit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
U.S. GAAPAccountingAccounting operations, processes and policiesFinancial analysisInternal controlsCommunicationLeadershipCoachingDetail orientedPhysical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with executive leaders, providers, colleagues, customers, clients, and visitors that require caregiver to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals.
Location : Key Bank Tower
Work City : Salt Lake City
Work State : Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$58.62 - $90.48
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.