Manager – Financial Systems – Controllers Office (1.0 FTE, Days)

Finance & Accounting

1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift

At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. Thats why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. Its why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. And its why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Financial Systems Manager is responsible for overseeing finance systems upgrades, testing, support, and maintenance, and must have a thorough understanding of the foundation data model and financial reporting structure. The Financial Systems Manager will work closely with financial and operational leadership across Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, including but not limited to: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Revenue Cycle, Capital Planning and Fixed Assets, Payroll, Treasury, and Information Services, along with similar counterparts at Stanford Medicine Healthcare. The Financial Systems Manager will drive and support process automation and redesign to maximize efficiency.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Manage and develop strategies for financial system upgrades and maintenance.

Assess risks or changes affecting the financial systems and determine appropriate action plans to manage change.

Coordinates projects across entities with both technical and business teams.

Participate in release planning and coordinate user acceptance testing with the stakeholders.

Partner with other Stanford entities in the FDM data governance and financial system planned upgrades and maintain a thorough understanding of the foundation data model and financial reporting structure.

Drive, assist, and/or support transformation or enhancement initiatives that increase automation and promotes a more fluid, effective, and efficient process for the Controller’s Office team.

Research issues and use independent analysis and judgment to produce solution options including pros, cons, risks, benefits, costs, and unintended consequences.

Ensure business process documents, desk guides, FAQs, and intranet site are updated and maintained regularly for any process, system, or regulatory changes.

Manage and maintain security matrix SOD analysis and assist with internal and external audits as needed.

Manage assigned staff for developing goals, setting priorities and expectations, and tracking performance measures.

Promote team environment and provide work direction and guidance including coaching, professional development, and training.

Performs supervisory functions inclusive of hiring, evaluating performance, ensuring quality and accuracy of work, supporting the team, and monitoring activities to ensure performance standards are achieved.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelors degree in a work-related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible directly related work experience.

License: none.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.

Knowledge of core business and financial applications as well as other information systems and computer applications used in a health care setting.

Knowledge of financial transaction flows, including system integrations.

Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.

Ability to strategize, plan and implement change.

Ability to analyze highly complex systems and workflows.

Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities.

Ability to solve technical and non-technical problems.

Ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders.

Ability to negotiate on behalf of others to achieve best outcomes for the department and the organization as a whole.

Ability to identify risks or issues, and propose solutions.

Ability to communicate concepts in concise and eloquent form to management and to cross-functional teams.

Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.

Skill in implementation and configuration of Workday Finance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $141,024.00 to $187,002.40

Equal Opportunity Employer

L ucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. REQNUMBER: 20142-1A