Controller

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to an injury or illness. We offer intensive, patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation services.

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs financial activities of the organization. Establishes, or recommends to management, major economic objectives and policies for company. Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Responsible for preparation of annual hospital budget. Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to budget constraints and changes in hospital reimbursement. Supervises preparation of schedules and other documentation for audits of company’s accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Specific:

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  Directs and participates in the development of accounting and internal control policies and systems.
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  Coordinates and controls the facility’s cash and investment management activities.
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  Provides advice and assistance to department heads and managers in analyzing and interpreting financial data and reports and in presenting that information to their departments.
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  Defines and communicates new/revised position responsibilities and/or reporting relationships and determines necessary staffing changes.
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  Ensures that accurate information is provided on a timely basis and assists, as needed, in facilitating the efficient conduct of external audits, examinations and related financial projects.
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  Ensures that a monthly time schedule is established for the processing of computer reports necessary for the preparation of monthly financial statements; implements corrective action as necessary to meet established deadlines.
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  Consistently develops a detailed plan of action prior to implementation of a new procedure.
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  Regularly examines alternative methods of providing required accounting services in order to reduce departmental operating costs.
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  Promotes good staffing practices by maximizing the utilization of human resources; forecasts and anticipates the personnel needs of the department with regard to fluctuations in the projected workload; holds staffing at a functional minimum.
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  Consistently demonstrates the ability to establish appropriate departmental priorities.
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  Consistently completes all assignment in a timely manner, thorough and appropriately detailed.
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  Demonstrates effectiveness in pulling together all the necessary information needed to compare revenue and expenses and determine the facility’s actual financial position.
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  Effectively maintains all required records for the department; demonstrates good organizational skills.
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  Monitors the implementation of checks and balances which continually evaluate accounting practices, reporting procedures and record keeping.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Company Specific:

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  Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty
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  Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
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  Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
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  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
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  Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
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  Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
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  Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
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  Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
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  Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
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  Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
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  Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
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  Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
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  HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
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  Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindred’s Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.

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  Bachelors in Business, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or similar required.
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  Prior management experience preferred.
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  Excellent computer knowledge.
  
• Advanced Excel user.
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  Excellent knowledge of accounting software packages and spreadsheets.