Controller

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for the accounting, finance and financial planning functions of the NCH Healthcare System. The Controller is responsible for all financial reporting, internal and external, for the system. In addition, the Controller is responsible for the annual system budget, treasury function, cost reports, AHCA reports, annual tax returns, and annual independent audits. Areas of responsibility include corporate, hospitals, physician group, and joint venture companies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation within areas as assigned.

• Supervises the preparation of the monthly financial statements for the system.

• Supervises completion of annual operating, capital and FTE budgets for the system.

• Supervises completion of all required external financial reports for NCH.

• Supervises completion of all tax returns.

• Utilizes the data to make relevant comparisons concerning departmental performance both inside and outside the system. Results are used to make changes in order to continually improve on the quality of patient care and services we provide. Works with other department directors to assist them in the use of relevant benchmarking data.

• Responsible for insuring monthly reconciliations are performed and internal controls are established and adequately followed to insure assets are safeguarded.

• Supervises the completion of all rating material for Moody’s and Fitch.

• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in reimbursement and the accounting profession that will affect the financial reporting of the NCH Healthcare System. Communicates such knowledge to staff.

• Supervises the annual third party independent audit.

• Responsible for Treasury Management which includes reporting and oversight of the Investment Committee activity.

• Implements changes needed to compensate for legislative action.

• Participates in all capital financing activities of the system.

• Prepares financial information for Certificates of Need.

• Participates in business planning for the system.

• Understands the confidential nature of the work performed in the Accounting department and works to protect such confidentiality. Inform and advises only appropriate personnel when necessary when dealing with sensitive/confidential issues.

• Supervises Accounts Payable, general accounting, and Payroll functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required, CPA highly preferred.

• Minimum of 10 year of experience with five years related managerial experience required.

• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Window