Controller

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Licensure/Certification: CPA license with an active permit to practice preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years healthcare financial management experience required and hospital experience is preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact and communicate in English both orally and written with others in a professional collaborative manner good communication skills and ability to effectively supervise and motivate employees.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Computer literate Excel spreadsheet experience Word processing 10-key adding machine.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time ability to do computer entry for long periods of time.
• Essential Cognitive Abilities: Individual must have ability to read write and comprehend instructions and business problems in technical business/accounting language; able to perform calculations and accounting problems rapidly.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Must have corrected hearing and vision within a normal range.
• Exposure to Hazards: This position is not constantly exposed to airborne or blood borne pathogens or radiological or chemical hazards other than those identified in the MSDS as common to a business office setting. However upon entry into clinical areas or in meeting with patients or their families something that occurs regularly this position may be exposed to various infectious diseases or other toxins.
• Other: Understands the mission and vision of the hospital. Operates within the concept of patient focused care. Evolves into an effective team member. Must adhere to dress code; good grooming and personal hygiene habits; and strict adherence to attendance policies. Maintains knowledge of and conforms to hospital policies and procedures.

Primary Duties

1. Develops and monitors compliance with accounting/finance policies and procedures
2. Reviews and presents monthly financial reports
3. Maintains all accounting financial and general business records in a secure confidential manner in compliance with GAAP governing laws and rules from regulatory agencies
4. Maintains the cost accounting and decision support computer system
5. Prepares financial analyses as requested by management
6. Assists in reviewing and analyzing proposed managed care contracts
7. Assures that the Accounting Department remains within Corporate SOX compliance guidelines.
8. Develops internal control procedures and monitors for compliance
9. Works with external auditors and consultants in a professional cooperative manner
10. Assists the Chief Executive Officer and Regional CFO with the annual budget and other financial management duties
11. Assists with the annual Medicare cost report and other functions as requested
12. Prepares and manages timely filing of Annual OSHPD Disclosure and Quarterly Financial Report as well as Quarterly Utilization Report with coordination with HIM Department.
13. Performs other duties as assigned
14. Supervises directs and plans the operation of the Accounting Department
15. Operates the Accounting Purchasing and Business Office Departments within budget
16. Responds to issues of harassment and discrimination per company policy
17. Completes employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company policy
18. Prepares and Manages a Daily Cash liquidity report and shares with appropriate parties.
19. Performs a monthly Balance Sheet Audit and makes appropriate arrangements to have all the items have adequate and accurate supporting documents
20. Supports Business Development with pro forma preparation and forecast of new service lines and equipment
21. Creates and Leads an active purchasing committee
22. Lead financial portion of MOR and board presentations

Key Relationships

1. Maintains positive relationship with internal customers. Is effective in interacting with others and problem solving
2. Maintains positive relationship with external customers. Is effective in interacting with others and problem solving
3. Proactive in meeting customers needs
4. Responds promptly to customer needs or requests
5. Keeps superior informed of problems recommends solutions
6. Participates in education/development of peers and other staff
7. Inspires and encourages confidence in subordinates
8. Always receives positive evaluations from subordinates
9. Communicates achievements of individuals and teams in a visible and positive way
10. Provides timely descriptive feedback regarding personal and professional issues.

Initiative

1. Develops specific work plans and due dates
2. Follows through on planned assignments within assigned timeframes
3. Effectively prioritizes assignments
4. Demonstrates a willingness to accept extra assignments
5. Adjusts to change work pressures or different situations without undue stress
6. Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods
7. Aggressively seeks and implements work method improvements
8. Effective in cost control and resource utilization
9. Assists in the overall operation of the hospital through active participation in projects aimed at achieving the hospitals mission; incorporates the values and vision of the hospital in day-to-day activities

Professionalism

1. Demonstrates professional behavior to set an example for subordinates
2. Maintains positive spirit/attitude at all times
3. Adheres to dress code conduct and attendance policies
4. Accepts both positive and negative constructive feedback
5. Attends and/or conducts in-services and departmental meetings
6. Demonstrates a supportive/positive attitude toward the hospital and fellow employees - is a positive team member
7. Expresses self in an organized comprehensive articulate and concise manner