System Controller

Summary

SUMMARY: The System Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions of the Hospital and Medical Group including managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information of the organization (including subsidiaries) for internal and external financial statements, ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses the controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the organization's reported financial results. The System Controller is the primary contact for all treasury activities for the organization, including cash management.
• Leads the organization's capital planning and tracking processes.
• Responsible for handling key decisions impacting the department and is considered a key leader in the organization that will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in the Finance division, which could include initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or org-wide process improvements.
• This position reports to the CFO, and has frequent direct contact with Finance team members, hospital operational leaders, and external financial entities.

• 8 to 10 years of progressive career experience in healthcare finance. Minimum 2 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate the financial condition of the organization to leadership.
• Requires demonstrated understanding and experience with financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, treasury, audit, tax, payroll, and materials management.

SPECIAL

SKILLS:

Highly skilled in data collection and analysis with advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas). Responsible for understanding and utilizing all accounting information systems including general ledger, management reporting, and financial planning systems.

• Takes ownership of job, proactively responding to commitments.
• Take specific actions to improve own work methods or systems.
• Develops and implements new and unique ideas.
• Demonstrates through verbal and non-verbal communications openness to change or new ideas.
• Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments.
• Exhibits a positive attitude in support of the organization and management, including decisions made by administration and/or management. Embraces continuous learning.

LICENSE/CERT: Preferred: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

EDUCATION: Required:
Bachelors - Business, Bachelors - Accounting, Preferred:
Masters - Business