Manager Decision Support - Salinas Valley Health

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The Manager Decision Support reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. As a part of a succession plan the role will have two individuals for a period. The current manager will be acclimating and supporting the new Decision Support Manager to the daily operations of Finance and the organization.

The position prepares analyses related to business decisions, confidential contract negotiations, financial negotiations, and business line/services decisions. Hands-on responsibility to maintain and improve cost accounting system and other models/financial systems. Assists in implementation and testing of updates of other financial systems. This position requires independent judgment with minimal supervision.

Reports to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and has a direct relationship with the Chief Financial Officer, as well as other administrators in the development of various financial and cost studies, including service line proformas for new and existing programs, ROI and pay-back evaluation of various business initiatives or programs across the integrated delivery system.

Use strong managerial and interpersonal skills, including expertise in financial, budgetary; number one manager with direct "hands-on" cost accounting experience to lead the full utilization of Cost Accounting System (StrataJazz).

Create and maintain reimbursement models to analyze and predict revenue and expense by payor and business line.

Expert level proficiency in financial/data modeling utilizing Excel and systems tools.

Use strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills in order to prepare complex financial analysis, dashboards with performance indicators, and PowerPoint presentations.

Directly responsible for the stability, quality and integrity of the Cost Accounting System for Salinas Valley Memorial Health, under the supervision of the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Develops cost of care models with recommendations to support efficiency and cost savings.

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, may assist in the development and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets for the System.

Works effectively with all levels of the organization, including executives, directors, and managers.

Assists in preparing exhibits and analysis for monthly close.

Performs other duties as assigned related to financial systems, analysis and other projects.

Education: A Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance preferred.

Licensure: None required.

Experience: A minimum of 10years' leadership-level acute hospital experience in Decision Support with a hands-on focus in Cost Accounting required. Strong knowledge of financial systems and general accounting principles with working experience in a reputable Cost Accounting System from "bottom-up". Understanding of hospital coding and billing. Experience with hospital patient accounts, or clinical data reporting and analysis preferred. Knowledge of Strata Decision Technologies software preferred. Advanced spreadsheet and database skills required.

The hourly rate for this position is $62.72 - $78.40. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:
• Union: Non-Affiliated

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• FTE: 1.0

• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!