Director Accounting - Internal Control

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Company:
Baylor Scott & White Health

Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Employment type:

Full Time Category:
Shared Services Industry: Healthcare Level: Director

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About UsHere at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

We never settle by constantly striving for better.

We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary Dir Accounting handles financial accounting for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). This includes preparing financial statements and reports on earnings, profits, and cash balances. The role formulates and administers approved accounting practices to ensure accurate financial and operating reports. These reports provide reliable information to control operations. Dir Accounting examines financial reports and records, making recommendations on reserves, assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenditures.

The role prepares, reviews, and verifies journal entries and accounting classifications. Regular and special examinations ensure accuracy and proper accounting. Standard accounting functions include financial transactions, accruals, balance sheets, variance examination, consolidation, fixed assets, general ledger, income statements, internal transfers, reimbursements, journal entries, reconciliation, financial statements, and market-leading examination. The role designs procedures and processes that meet compliance and audit standards and improve efficiency.

It also develops and implements accounting policies and procedures following GAAP standards and BSWH guidelines.

A system Director translates and implements strategic plans and goals for their area. Makes final judgments on operational matters and ensures goals are met. Recommends policies and organizational changes for the area. Plans and executes projects and initiatives that meet annual goals. Erroneous judgments at this level can negatively impact the area's success, business unit, and possibly the overall organization. Plans and directs department operations, responsible for staffing, processes, budgets, and costs.

Manages and advises subordinates to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and monitor performance. Oversees a larger, more complex organization or functional area than a manager. Often has one or more managers or supervisors reporting to them.

Essential Functions of the Role Directs the accounting function for assigned area of responsibility for BSWH.Recommends and implements strategic and operational plans and priorities for accounting function aligned to BSWH overall business goals.

Manages preparation of complex financial statements and performs financial analysis to assist general ledger, controller, and financial services management.

Develops and implements accounting policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines for assigned area.

Reviews monthly journal entries to ensure completeness, accuracy, and relevance.

Reviews monthly reconciliations and support of…