Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Description

Job Summary: The Controller is responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements, net revenue and expense analysis for the hospital/organization and performs other work related to the Accounting function. Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results and communicating variances to Sr. Leadership. Administers and directs programs to provide accurate and timely financial information to the organization. Completes reporting to various government agencies and outside auditors as required.

Coordinates and oversees the preparation of the capital and operating budgets. Coordinates information with other departments and accounting staff. Duties include financial, operational, and human resources management responsibilities. Contributes to the success of JCMH.

Critical Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates financial operations to control receipts of revenue, expenditures of funds and conservation of assets
• Reviews and completes the posting of transactions and journal entries. Reviews posted entries for accuracy
• Ensures accuracy of Fixed Asset schedules and recording
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keeps senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Ensures account reconciliations are completed timely and variances are researched and corrected.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of the capital and operating budgets
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements , filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Coordinates year-end audits with public accounting firm to assure limited adjustments.
• Coordinates completion of year-end cost report schedules
• Provides adequate cash forecasting so that operating and capital expenditures can be met
• Works with banks to implement cash management plans and strategies.
• Hires, orients, supervises and evaluates staff under direct supervision.
• Keeps CFO informed on the status of operations.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements such as taxes, payroll, and fiduciary compliance as appropriate
• Serves as a consultant to department staff.
• Develops staffing requirement to ensure adequate staffing.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with the executive and department management to assure effective communication.
• Monitors and evaluates processes and outcomes.
• Participates and implements performance improvement initiatives at the unit level in a collaborative manner with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for departments; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Monitors fiscal budget to control operational and capital expenditures while monitoring and adjusting staffing patterns to improve department productivity.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Prepares and submits monthly Sales Tax with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
• Transmits electronic fund transfer for Payroll.

Requirements

• Exemplifies and promotes among staff the JCMH Mission Statement and Standards of Performance.
• Focuses on quality service and goal attainment.
• Maintains awareness of organizational needs by making rounds.
• Works to improve job skills, knowledge and performance.
• Follows established personnel, department and facility policies.
• Attend mandatory educational programs identified by the facility.
• Maximizes the utilization and actively supports the continued development and use of the information systems within the department and organization.
• Actively participates in and promotes among staff hospital preparation efforts to remain a JCAHO Accredited facility.
• Maintains the efficient operation of the departments.

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred.
• Five years related experience in a leadership capacity having supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Reporting Structure:

• Position reports to the Sr. VP, CFO and is evaluated annually.
• Leads and provides supervision to all staff in the accounting department including payroll.
• Responsible for the hiring, termination, competency, and evaluation processes for all staff in department.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment.

Working Environment:

• Standard office environment.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
• Near visual and hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.