Senior Decision Support Specialist

Ventura•Ventura, CA

10h

About The Position

Prepares routine and novel financial analysis and reports, utilizing accounting theory and technical computer skills, as required by the department and health system for purposes of decision support. The design and maintenance of complex models and statistical reports to extract accurate information needed for making data based business decisions. Monitor medical cost and utilization trends and analyze data on a monthly basis through the use of advanced computer skills. Through clear written and oral communication, explain key analytical findings and work with subject matter experts to identify appropriate actions and monitor outcomes. Assist with annual budget process and determine financial status by comparing and analyzing budgets and forecasts with actual results. Incorporating metrics and benchmarks (both internal and external) to proactively identify and evaluate both leading and trailing indicators of medical management resulting in cost and utilization trends. Participate in various corporate cross-functional teams. Evaluate and improve accounting systems and processes (including automation). Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven department. Ad hoc requests for data and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business, Finance, Computer Science or other related fields of study
Three (3) years of experience in financial analyst, decision support, or similar roles
Advanced Microsoft Access and Excel skills
Solid knowledge of SQL and ETL
Ability to work with large data sets and have an understanding of data warehousing and relational database concepts
Strong analytical and computer skills with a focus on financial analysis and database management.
Be able to work with little or no supervision.
Must be detailed oriented and able to draw well thought-out conclusions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA
Healthcare industry background
Budget and forecasting
Cost accounting
Statistical trending
Risk analysis
Report automation
Implementation of accounting systems
Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel (lookups, pivot tables, VBA), MS-Access (queries & designing reports), SQL, and ETL
Coding ability (for scripting and automation; not production level) or ability to quickly learn one of the following: Visual Basic, Python, or R.
Ability to confidently interact with all levels in the organization
Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to unique and complex analyses
Must be extremely detailed oriented and be able to work with little or no supervision
An understanding of data warehousing and relational database concepts
Knowledge of accounting/finance concepts and financial statements.

Responsibilities

Prepares routine and novel financial analysis and reports, utilizing accounting theory and technical computer skills, as required by the department and health system for purposes of decision support.
Design and maintenance of complex models and statistical reports to extract accurate information needed for making data based business decisions.
Monitor medical cost and utilization trends and analyze data on a monthly basis through the use of advanced computer skills.
Through clear written and oral communication, explain key analytical findings and work with subject matter experts to identify appropriate actions and monitor outcomes.
Assist with annual budget process and determine financial status by comparing and analyzing budgets and forecasts with actual results.
Incorporate metrics and benchmarks (both internal and external) to proactively identify and evaluate both leading and trailing indicators of medical management resulting in cost and utilization trends.
Participate in various corporate cross-functional teams.
Evaluate and improve accounting systems and processes (including automation).
Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven department.
Ad hoc requests for data and analysis.