Manager, Finance Job in Oakland, California US
Manager, Finance
Manages a unit that provides key business processes, data and/or services that support the attainment of finance goals. Ensures high customer satisfaction. Essential Functions: - Provides leadership and direction for the unit in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the department. - Serves as the content expert of the responsible area, providing assistance and advice. - Communicates information effectively, translating financial data into meaningful information that support business decision-making. - Applies understanding of operational and financial performance to anticipate and meet the needs of clients. - Holds unit to high standards of performance. - Assures integrity of data and analysis. - Defines and frames complex issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making. - Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Significant (7+ years) of directly related financial experience with a variety of projects. - Prior experience managing staff. - Experience with KP data sources. - Experience with SAS and Microsoft Access helpful. - Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field. - CPA, Master's Degree or extensive healthcare industry experience preferred. - Knowledge in one of the following: accounting, finance, quantitative analysis, financial analysis, healthcare economics, information systems, organizational development, health care delivery systems, project management or new business development. - Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry. - Strong communications, presentation and interpersonal skills. - Excellent skills in complex analytic problem solving, project management and group processes. - Proficiency with Microsoft office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).