Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Salary Range: $217,341 - $347,745

The expected pay range is based on many factors, such as experience, education, and the market.  The range is subject to change.

FLSA Status:
Exempt Department:
Finance

Reports To:

Chief Financial OfficerGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Controller is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Plan’s accounting policies, procedures and practices. Maintaining adequate internal controls to protect the Plan’s assets and records and enuring compliance with those controls through internal, external and regulatory audits. Designing and maintaining the Plan’s accounting system to reflect that all data necessary for accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and regulatory needs.  

Day-to-day management of general accounting functions and supervision of the Accounting staff. Coordinating preparation of the Plan’s annual budget and related reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.

Develop, implement and maintain the Plan’s accounting policies, procedures and practices.  Ensure financial transactions are executed in accordance with laws, regulations and  policies.  Develop internal control systems to ensure that fiscal accountability is maintained throughout the Plan. Determine the proper treatment of new accounting guidance or unusal transactions.

Ensure the accounting systems and reporting systems are accurately and properly recording financial transactions to permit the preparation of financial statements and statutory reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Daily management of the Plan’s general accounting functions (including accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, fixed assets, budgets, financial reporting, treasury and general accounting entries and reconciliations). Manage commerical insurance and reinsurance placements/renewals.

Daily training and supervision of accounting staff in the discharge of accounting department functions.

Supervise and review the Plan’s internal, external and regulatory financial reporting.  Coordinate the development/enhancement of financial reporting.

Supervise the preparation of the Plan’s annual budget and periodic forecasts.  Review monthly variances to budget.

Coordinate the Plan’s internal, external and regulatory financial audits.  Assist in capitation rate setting, completion of annual Medi-Cal rate development templates (RDT) and coordinate with actuaries on projects, as needed.

Comply with the organization’s Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Attend offsite meetings or events as necessary.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory/management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities include:

Providing effective leadership to attract and retain top talent to drive business results, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.

Developing a high performing department culture and staff. This includes setting the standard for staff/peers and motivating employees to maximize organizational goals and objectives.

Effectively assimilating, training and mentoring staff and (when appropriate), cross training existing staff and initiating retraining. This includes coaching to help increase skills, knowledge and (if applicable) improve performance.

Setting goals and planning, assigning, and directing work consistent with said goals. This includes responding to employees’…