Director Capital Assets

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.Job SummaryThe Director of Capital Assets leads the Systems capital and intangible asset accounting function, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant reporting of multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies. The role oversees the full accounting close process, including transaction oversight, journal entry approval, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while ensuring the integrity and completeness of asset data. This position partners with stakeholders across the organization to maintain compliance, support audit activities, and deliver insightful reporting to internal and external audiences. Additionally, the director develops and mentors staff, drives process improvements, and leads strategic initiatives to enhance financial operations and reporting effectiveness.Minimum QualificationsDegrees/Work Experience/Management Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (And) Seven (7) Years Work Experience in Accounting and healthcare finance; five of which must be in accounting/healthcare/finance management role.(Or) Master of Business Admin or Master's Degree in Accountancy (And) Five (5) Years of Management Experience in Accounting/healthcare finance in progressive management roles.Licenses & Certification:Certified Public AccountantCommunication Skills:Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)Writing/CorrespondenceWriting/ReportsProficiencies:MS ExcelMS WordJob AttributesKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Analytical AbilitiesMathematicsMedical Terminology KnowledgeResearch Knowledge and AbilitiesStatistical Knowledge and AbilitiesWork Schedule:FlexibleHolidaysOn-CallEligible for TelecommuteTravelWeekendsOther Requirements:Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GASB, State, CMS and other external regulatory agencies. Knowledge of decision sciences, cost accounting, finance, and delivery of healthcare servicesPeopleSoft, Kronos, Allscripts Enterprise Analyst and Decision Support Suite, Kaufmann Hall Axiom, SAP Business Objects (Business Intelligence), EMR/Epic, MS PowerPoint, Personal Computer