Controller

Job Summary

The Controller manages critical financial functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and banking, including bank reconciliations; managing cash accounts; capital project accounting; maintaining the general ledger and producing period-end accounting journal entries and financial reports; using the accounting system to produce reports as needed; and responding to requests for information from department managers, administrators, and external entities. The Controller also works with department leaders to develop the annual budget, and throughout the year to identify budget variances. The Controller provides support to external entities in producing Medicare Cost Report and annual audit. In addition, the Controller produces “provider productivity reports” to provide a basis for provider compensation. Finally, the Controller helps review contracts and conducts analyses to help identify financial problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Essential Functions

• Manages the payroll & accounts payable processes.
• Manages all banking transactions and cash accounts.
• Produces daily cash monitoring reports.
• Produces periodic bank reconciliation.
• Maintains the accounting for all capital acquisitions and projects.
• Maintains the general ledger and produces period-end journal entries and accounting statements.
• Responds to requests for information from both internal and external parties.
• Produces reports as needed using the accounting and related systems.
• Manages the production of periodic provider productivity reports.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with contract terms and reviews prospective contracts.
• Assists in the production of budgets and produces reports that monitor budget variances.
• Provides support for cost reports & annual audits.
• Provides leadership in developing financial systems, by either repairing or replacing those currently in place.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or management is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials are preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience is required including financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, treasury, audit, tax, and payroll.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience working in the healthcare industry is required, either direct experience or via auditing of healthcare organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with MS Office technology suite, including strong Excel skills.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and be deadline-oriented, with strong analytical & critical thinking skills.
• Possess a good understanding of US GAAP.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with staff, management and other stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• On-the-job Time Is Spent In The Following Physical Activities:
• None of the time: Taste or Smell, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands/arms
• Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand, walk, push/pull
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Talk or hear
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Sit, use hands to finger

Work Environment

• The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.
• Hearing requirements: ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

Special Vision Requirements

• Close, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Repetitive Motion Actions

• From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy
• From 3 – 4 hours per day: No requirement
• From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement
• From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands; grasping: simple, light, fine dexterity

Additional Information

• Compensation Range: $76.60 - $96.92. Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials.
• Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour
• Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday–11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour