Marla Nakashima
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Director of Government Accounting and Reporting at Hawaii Medical Service Association, with expertise in financial reporting and regulatory compliance, and fostering relationships to guide accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Ability to mentor and develop talent while strengthening adherence to regulatory frameworks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Government Accounting and Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
01.2022 - Current
- Fulfilled obligations for all aspects of financial reporting for HMSA's Medicaid and Medicare lines of business and for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Programs.
- Provided oversight and direction to staff responsible for accounting and reporting.
- Provided oversight of financial reporting to ensure compliance with financial and government regulatory standards.
- Built relationships with different functional areas to ensure financial reporting is complete and accurate
Senior Manager, HMO and Government Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
06.2020 - 01.2022
Manager, HMO and Government Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
04.2005 - 06.2020
Senior Business Analyst
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
03.2000 - 04.2005
Senior Internal Auditor
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
05.1996 - 03.2000
Senior Auditor
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
09.1993 - 05.1996
Industry experience includes Insurance, Government, Not-for profit organizations, Educational Institutions, Financial Institutions and Hotels
Education
MBA -
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science - Accounting
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CASkills
- Financial reporting and regulatory compliance: annual, quarterly and monthly reporting to CMS, to other Federal and State Agencies and internally to executive leadership
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,); Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Leadership & Relationship Building: Experienced in mentoring staff and developing productive and cohesive teams who demonstrate accountability and trust
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changes
Timeline
Director, Government Accounting and Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, HMO and Government Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
06.2020 - 01.2022
Manager, HMO and Government Reporting
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
04.2005 - 06.2020
Senior Business Analyst
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
03.2000 - 04.2005
Senior Internal Auditor
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
05.1996 - 03.2000
Senior Auditor
Hawaii Medical Service Association, HMSA
09.1993 - 05.1996
MBA -
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Santa Clara University