Finance Manager

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for our rheumatology patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Controller to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers and taxes.
• Oversee the accounting department functions with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting on quarterly and annual basis to AARA partners such as Financial Institutions, Drug Distributors, CPA firms
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Assists with quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Ability to perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Assesses current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
• Interviews, hires and trains accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or related field
• Preferably a Masters in Finance or CPA
• Minimum of 5 years of related high-level financial experience

Desirable

• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and physician compensation in a health care related field