Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Vaco is hiring for a Controller opportunity for a healthcare company in Cleveland OH
Direct Hire, Onsite
Salary: /yr

Summary:

The Controller position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the health system’s accounting services and the financial reporting function and treasury management. The Manager provides leadership oversight to the accounting and financial reporting staff; serves as a liaison to internal and external auditors; and ensures timely and accurate production of financial statements, government filings, and other operational and strategic statistical and financial reports.

The Manageris responsible for long and short-term cash forecasts and internal controls related to Treasury.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• Master’s degree preferred

Required length and type of experience:

• Minimum three years of managerial experience in finance and accounting, preferably in healthcare or a similar regulated industry.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

• CPA Preferred

• Lead a cross-functional team of accounting professionals, ensuring smooth and efficient financial and treasury operations.

• Oversee all accounting functions, including monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Perform routine business analysis on a monthly basis to enhance the integrity of the organization's financial statements.

• Direct responsibility for annual and interim audits, including attendance and participation in quarterly board of trustees subcommittee meetings.

• Develop, maintain, and enforce internal controls.

• Assess, improve, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity of financial statements and to mitigate risk. Displays excellent working knowledge of accounting processes and controls with the ability to troubleshoot and correct weaknesses.

• Responsible for coordinating across departments, demonstrating working knowledge of general accounting, accounts payable, and month-end close processes.

• Oversee cash transactions, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and security in line with company policy and regulatory standards.

• Develop and maintain cash forecasts to ensure optimal liquidity, while supporting operational needs and keeping senior leadership abreast of the organization's cash position.

• Facilitate and maintain relationships with all institutional banking representatives and investment advisors.