We are looking for a Quality Consultant to support performance improvement, regulatory readiness, and patient-centered quality initiatives in Palo Alto, California. This Long-term Contract position will partner with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to strengthen patient safety, elevate the patient experience, and improve care delivery through thoughtful analysis and practical recommendations. The role focuses on translating data into action, guiding cross-functional teams, and advancing compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and licensing expectations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead enterprise-level quality and performance improvement projects that enhance patient safety, care outcomes, and service excellence across clinical and operational areas.<br>• Analyze clinical, financial, operational, and patient experience data to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and recommend measurable improvements.<br>• Work closely with leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to design action plans, define milestones, and maintain momentum on high-priority initiatives.<br>• Evaluate high-risk, high-volume, or problem-prone processes and develop evidence-based strategies that reduce variation, improve reliability, and support cost-effective care.<br>• Prepare reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that clearly communicate findings, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership teams.<br>• Support regulatory and accreditation compliance efforts by reviewing practices, monitoring quality indicators, and helping align policies and procedures with required standards.<br>• Facilitate education and training activities that promote quality methods, patient safety awareness, and consistent adoption of improved workflows.<br>• Coordinate with IT, informatics, finance, and analytics teams to validate data sources, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support informed decision-making.<br>• Monitor project performance over time, adjust plans as needed, and negotiate priorities and timelines to keep initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities<br>• Lead and perform audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.<br>• Plan engagement scope and timing, perform risk assessments, and design appropriate audit procedures.<br>• Prepare and review workpapers, ensuring proper documentation and support for conclusions.<br>• Oversee and execute audit procedures for nonprofit organizations, including grant and compliance areas as applicable.<br>• Perform assurance work for employee benefit/pension plans, including testing contributions, distributions, and investments.<br>• Work on affordable housing engagements, including low-income housing entities and related compliance matters.<br>• Assist with engagements for homeowners associations; prior HOA experience a plus.<br>• Draft and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letters, and internal control communications.<br>• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, providing clear instructions and timely feedback.<br>• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status and issues to managers/partners.<br>• Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues, and propose practical solutions to clients.<br>• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards for assigned clients.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure considered.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on auditing and assurance.<br>• Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or employee benefit plans strongly preferred; affordable housing and HOA experience a plus.<br>• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/engagement software.<br>• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.<br>• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.