Job Title: Controller ` Job Classification: Professional

Department: Finance FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Supervisory Role:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years experience in health care accounting management preferably in hospice care operations. Information systems knowledge required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
• Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and ACHC standards.
• Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills.
• Effective social interaction, communication and organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks efficiently.
• Personal car for travel and valid driver’s license.
• Carry personal auto liability insurance coverage.

General Overview

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all daily accounting operations and accounting information systems including general ledger functions, accounts payable functions, payroll functions, asset accounting and financial reporting.
• Ensures financial record systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with local, state, federal laws and regulations and ACHC accreditation standards.
• Assists the Director of Finance in the preparation of the annual budget and prepares budget variation reports.
• Protects the assets of the organization through effective internal controls, internal auditing, and direct supervision of accounting operations.
• Manages and controls cash disbursements through an effective accounts payable system.Prepares and files periodic financial statements for the Director of Finance.
• Gathers, collates, and reports key statistics through the effective utilization of information systems.
• Provides suggestions in strategic financial planning including identifying opportunities for improved fiscal viability.
• Assists the Director of Finance in the preparation of the annual Medicare cost report.
• Prepares and reports all applicable federal, state and local taxes.
• Manages payroll practices and assures compliance with state and federal regulations, including wages, salaries and benefit regulations.
• Prepares all requested documentation for annual internal and external audits.
• Maintains patient and organization confidentiality at all times.
• The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.