Supervisor, Strategic Initiatives Accounting

3201 S 323rd St,Federal Way,Washington,98001-5023,United States of America Supervisor, Strategic Business Initiatives General Purpose: The purpose of this position is to supervise the accounting functions and financial reporting for certain Strategic Business Initiatives (SBI) owned by DaVita Inc. SBI's are independent businesses primarily focused on providing services complimentary to kidney care. This teammate is expected to create and manage a high performing staff, participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, and proactively communicate performance to the Finance and Operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise financial reporting and accounting performed by assigned staff. These responsibilities include: Review of entity financial statements including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and other standard financial disclosures. Ensure significant trends, transactions and variances are properly disclosed and communicated. Supervise general ledger close functions for certain SBI's such as journal entries, account analysis, account reconciliation, trend analysis, and financial statement research. Supervise projects including developing project scope and objectives, risk management, ensuring delivery within time frame, project tracking and documentation, and communication, leadership and other internal teams. Utilize general business knowledge to assist operational teammates with non-routine accounting issues and concerns. Develop and implement recommendations to accounting and operational management, as well as be responsible for day-to-day decisions concerning the accounting treatment of financial transactions. Train, lead and review the work of assigned staff. Work as a liaison between staff, various business office management and Field customers. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (Emphasis in Accounting preferred) Prior healthcare industry accounting experience preferred Prior supervisor/leadership experience Minimum of five (5) years' experience with complex general ledger and supporting systems Intermediate Word and PowerPoint skills required; ability to develop and deliver presentations; advanced Excel skills required Experience in managing teams in fast paced environment Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred Performance and behaviors reflect the Mission and Core Values of DaVita ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels across the company Approachable and open Demonstrated time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities concurrently, and meet deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through Demonstrated ability to work in a team, facilitate effective team interactions, and to foster a positive work environment; willingness to assist teammates in order to achieve departmental goals Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek out underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and