Job Summary

The Accounting Controller will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department. This position reports directly to the CFO.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, payroll, and budget analysis.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and presents recommendations to management on process improvements.
• Oversees month end and year end processes, including approving adjustments made to general ledger, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, review of fixed asset and debt activity, etc.
• Ensures timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversees the production of monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum four years general accounting experience required, of which one to two years should have been in positions with supervisory responsibilities.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience directly related to the hospital industry desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• High attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.