Controller

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages critical financial functions: 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.

Manages accounting for all capital acquisitions and projects. Maintains the Fixed Asset files.

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.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity: We promote learning.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

· 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.

· (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

Physical Demands

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 2/3 of the time and more: Sit, use hands to finger

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 25 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

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

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

0 hours- Foot control

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

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.