Deanna Alba
Financial Systems Manager | San Diego, California, United States
Professional Overview
Deanna Alba is an experienced Financial Systems Manager with a strong background in healthcare financial operations. In her current role, she oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial information systems to support the financial management and reporting needs of Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Financial Systems Manager at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, Deanna has been instrumental in driving the organization's financial technology initiatives since 2015. In this position, she is responsible for:
- Managing the hospital's financial software systems, including general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll modules
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement system enhancements that improve financial data accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Providing technical support and training to end-users, ensuring seamless system adoption and utilization
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of custom financial reports and dashboards to aid in data-driven decision making
- Spearheading the hospital's transition to cloud-based financial management solutions, resulting in a 20% reduction in IT infrastructure costs
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Deanna held the position of Financial Analyst at a major healthcare system, where she gained valuable experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis. Her strong technical skills, combined with her deep understanding of healthcare finance, have enabled her to drive continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Rady Children's Hospital's financial operations.
Academic Background
Deanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of California, San Diego. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed additional coursework in healthcare finance and information systems management.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare financial systems implementation and management
- Financial reporting and data analysis
- IT project management and system integration
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Under Deanna's leadership, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego has achieved significant improvements in financial reporting accuracy and timeliness, with a 30% reduction in manual data entry and a 15% increase in employee productivity. Her strategic vision and technical expertise have been instrumental in the successful adoption of new financial technologies, enabling the organization to enhance its financial decision-making capabilities and better serve the needs of its patients and community.
Conclusion
Deanna Alba is a dedicated and innovative Financial Systems Manager, with a proven track record of driving technological advancements and operational enhancements in the healthcare finance domain. Her commitment to continuous improvement and her ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams make her a valuable asset to Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and the broader healthcare industry.
