Jake Decker
About Jake Decker
Jake Decker serves as the Vice President of Accounting at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance, having previously held senior roles at EY and Health Catalyst.
Work at Health Catalyst
Jake Decker has served as Vice President of Accounting at Health Catalyst since 2021. In this role, he oversees accounting operations and ensures compliance with financial reporting standards. Prior to his current position, he worked as Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting at Health Catalyst from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Health Catalyst spans a total of five years, contributing to the company's financial governance and reporting.
Previous Experience at EY
Jake Decker worked at Ernst & Young (EY) for nine years, from 2009 to 2018. He held the position of Assurance Senior Manager in Salt Lake City, with a two-year assignment in Dublin, Ireland, from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at EY involved providing assurance services and managing client relationships, enhancing his expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Jake Decker studied at Brigham Young University from 2002 to 2009, where he gained foundational knowledge in accounting. He possesses expertise in internal controls over financial reporting, particularly in relation to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Additionally, he has a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, which reflects his capability in both domestic and international accounting standards.
Professional Memberships
Jake Decker is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Utah Association of CPAs (UACPA). These memberships indicate his commitment to maintaining professional standards and staying updated on industry practices in accounting and finance.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive career in accounting, Jake Decker interned at Ernst & Young for one month in 2008. He also worked as an Accounting Clerk for the BYU Daily Universe from 2006 to 2009, where he gained practical experience in accounting operations and financial reporting.