Job Title: Assistant System Controller
Job Location: Boston MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
- Oversee the general accounting accounts payable and cash management functions within BMC Health System. This individual is responsible for leading service-oriented teams that interact with the various entities functions and departments within the System and strive to provide timely and accurate data as per process and requirements.
- Support the Controller in maintaining a robust internal control environment across accounting and financial functions.
- Standardize and document accounting accounts payable treasury cash management and other policies and procedures in alignment with GAAP standards and/or in accordance with best business practices. Policies and procedures should document current practice and should be reviewed at least annually to ensure the System is being efficient and effective in its practices with an eye towards automation where possible.
- Collaborate with the Treasury team on cash flow management and control issues.
- Support the implementation of policies and processes to optimize cash management and banking relationships.
- Work with various stakeholders to integrate newly acquired operations and assets to the System including adjusting current process and procedures to account for these changes.
- Assist in the monthly accounting close process including reviewing journal entries subsystem postings and financial data accuracy.
- Oversee the preparation of the monthly financial statements including variance analysis to support reporting to the Controller and senior leadership.
- Contribute to the preparation of regulatory filings and compliance documentation by providing timely and accurate data to the Controller and/or Associate Director of Financial Reporting when needed.
- Assist with external and internal audits by overseeing the preparation of necessary documentation when requested.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Assist in the integration and optimization of financial systems such as Infor and Workday.
- Partner with the Controller on special projects initiatives and ad hoc analyses as needed.
- Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller.
- Directly supervise the leaders of the Accounting Accounts Payable Cash Management and Gift and Grant Accounting functions (and indirectly manage their direct reports)
- Provide support and guidance to team members in the Controlling function fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
- Act as a resource for staff development training and problem-solving within the department.