Director – General Accounting

Stanford Health Care

Director of General Accounting leading core accounting functions and analytics initiatives at Stanford Health Care. Responsible for strategic oversight of month-end close and adoption of AI-enabled technologies.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94 - $125 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting principles, and operational accounting functions, with a strong focus on analytics, process improvements, and leadership in finance. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and technologies to enhance financial operations and reporting.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Power BICPA - Certified Public AccountantHealthcare Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial AnalysisBudget vs Actual ReportingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelERP SystemsFinancial Statement Audit SupportInternal ControlsOperational Accounting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipMentorshipStrategic Process Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Power PlatformPower AutomateBusiness Intelligence ToolsAutomation TechnologiesArtificial Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccountingHealthcare Information SystemsEpicWorkday

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs and oversees the month-end close process for assigned functional areas.
Oversees the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
Reviews accounting transactions and reporting deliverables to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Leads the preparation and review of complex financial analyses, operational trends, and budget vs actual reporting.
Develops and maintains accounting analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
Supports annual financial statement audit activities.
Coordinates and supports ad hoc financial analysis and special projects for executive leadership.
Leads innovation initiatives within general accounting through the identification, implementation, and optimization of analytics, automation, AI, and business intelligence tools.
Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to finance personnel.
Serves as a key point of contact for accounting and financial reporting inquiries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting.
Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including previous management responsibility.
Healthcare finance or healthcare accounting experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Ability to lead operational accounting functions while driving strategic process improvements and analytics initiatives.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Automate, and related analytics technologies.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools, automation technologies, and large language models (LLMs) and their application within finance and accounting operations.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats including presenting complex financial information to senior leadership.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
Experience with ERP systems and healthcare information systems, including Epic and Workday preferred.
CPA - Certified Public Accountant.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements