Controller
Job Title: Controller / Director of Accounting
Job Summary:
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.We are seeking a dynamic Controller / Director of Accounting to join our healthcare organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee a wide range of accounting functions and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial operations. This position will lead the accounting team and collaborate closely with leadership to support sound financial decision-making, improve processes, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the month-end close process for both Operating and Property entities.
- Prepare or review monthly accruals, including wages, accrued revenue, production bonuses, and other key entries.
- Review and approve journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation; address issues proactively with team members and CFO.
- Analyze billing system data to support monthly revenue analysis and ensure proper accounts receivable allowance balances, considering payer mix.
- Collaborate with the billing team to reconcile unapplied cash, process refunds, and resolve other billing-related accounting matters.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and balance sheet accounts, including maintaining detailed component schedules.
- Manage the general ledger and accounts payable systems, including upgrades, system maintenance, and workflow improvements.
- Maintain fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules; prepare tax-required reports on asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Evaluate and improve expense allocation methodologies across the organization.
- Monitor daily banking and cash balances; initiate transfers as needed to optimize cash flow.
- Partner with the CFO to enhance financial reporting, including redesigning month-end reporting packages.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting as requested by leadership.
- Prepare and file tax returns and payments, including MNCare surgery center tax and sales/use tax filings.
- Lead the annual external financial review and 401(k) audit processes.
- Complete required government surveys and compliance reports.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
- CPA certification (active or inactive) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the healthcare sector.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Proficiency with accounting software and strong reporting capabilities.
- Experience conducting ad-hoc financial analyses.
- Excellent analytical skills and solid business acumen. xrczosw
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Work Model:
- Hybrid with 3 days in office required per week
Compensation:
- $112,000 - $128,000/year