Controller

The Controller helps the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting functions for the Hospital and off-site clinics. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller assists the CFO on all internal financial reporting as well as financial reporting provided to auditors and other regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and assists staff accountants.
• Responsible for day-to-day oversight of the accounting functions for the hospital.
• Assists with/coordinates the budget process for the Hospital and off-site clinics.
• Prepares timely and accurate financial statements and accounting reports for the CFO and Board of Directors monthly.
• Prepares timely and accurate accounting reports for outside entities as required (quarterly and annually). Has oversight for the annual financial audit and other audits / reviews (i.e. State of Indiana and Medicare/Medicaid).
• Coordinates and prepares timely and accurate data for the annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.
• Coordinates, consolidates, prepares and presents the annual financial budget.
• Keeps current on regulatory changes regarding general accounting and patient accounting.
• Trains Hospital management and staff on financial concepts and procedures.
• Provides services in compliance with all State and Federal laws governing the Hospital’s operations. Analyzes financial and statistical data and prepares comprehensive financial reports.
• Provides financial projections, trends and recommendations to management.
• Monitors, reviews and/or audits accounting data.
• Participates in other Hospital committees and teams, as requested by the CFO.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and privacy laws
• Ensures patient satisfaction, including troubleshooting when there is a complaint and developing process improvements to prevent reoccurrences.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required; Master’s degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPA preferred.

Experience: Five years of progressive accounting/financial experience. Preferably three years in a healthcare-related environment. Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices sufficient to identify and describe accounting systems and sub-systems. Knowledge of the financial accounting process. Knowledge of research techniques to analyze and evaluate financial data and information. Knowledge of accounting information systems. Proficiency with PC-based spreadsheet and word processing programs. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational goals. Excellent skills in identifying and resolving problems. Ability to: prepare statistical and narrative accounting reports; perform mathematical computations accurately; to communicate effectively, both verbal and written; to organize work independently and consistently achieve reporting deadlines and to interact with other individuals at all levels of management.

Physical Requirements: Frequent sitting; occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Bend, reach, stoop. High level of computer usage.

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