Assistant Controller

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Assistant Controller today with Catholic Medical Center.

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Come join our team as an Assistant Controller. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Direct the financial reporting, accounting, payroll and accounts payable functions of CMC Healthcare System and all of its subsidiaries. This includes, but is not limited to Catholic Medical Center, Physician Practice Associates, Alliance Resources, Alliance Enterprises, Alliance Ambulatory Services and Alliance Health Services, St. Peter’s Home and McGregor Street MOB. Support the finance division in maintaining sound financial policies and internal controls.

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer and the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Finance/Controller, and within established policies and procedures, the incumbent performs the following functions:

Directs the accounting staff in preparation and distribution of timely and accurate financial statements for CMC Healthcare System and its subsidiaries using generally accepted accounting principles for internal and external use.

Responsible for development and preparation of financial reports for CMC Healthcare System, including balance sheets and statement of operations. Designs and prepares custom reports to guide and support the decision making activities of management.

Provides detailed written summaries of financial results to Senior Leadership which includes a thorough analysis and clarification of significant budget to actual variances.

Prepare board and committee materials aligned with requests and normal distribution schedules..

Performs technical accounting research, and ensures Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are applied appropriately and timely in all financial reports. Stays current on new guidance impacting accounting and tax reporting.

Responsible for oversight and coordination of fixed asset accounting. Oversees maintenance of property ledgers. Includes original purchase cost, useful lives and depreciation for book and tax purposes, transfers, disposals, and facility renovations.

Directs accounts payable activities for CMC Healthcare System and all of its subsidiaries ensuring that proper internal controls and procedures are implemented and maintained. Ensures that Oracle software files are updated and properly maintained, making sure that distributions and postings to GL are completed correctly. Works closely with Materials Management and Purchasing Departments to assure proper authorization for payment and other related issues are addressed.

Responsible for oversight of payroll activities for CMC Healthcare System ensuring proper internal controls and procedures are implemented and maintained. Ensures that Oracle software is updated and properly maintained, making sure that distributions and postings to the GL are completed correctly. Works closely with Human Resources to assure proper payment processing and the integrity of data inputs.

Oversees the preparation and timely reporting of quarterly and annual bond covenants. Supports data requests for bond rating agencies.

Directs preparation of various external financial reports (i.e. NHHA monthly financial and statistical report, yearly abandoned property report). Verifies these reports for accuracy assuring they are completed on a timely basis.

Completes periodic review of intercompany transactions to ensure that payables and receivables are reconciled between organizations and paid on a timely basis.

Oversees accounting function for CMC Healthcare affiliates, including Alliance Health Services, Physician Practice Associates, Alliance Resources, Alliance Enterprises, McGregor Street MOB, Doctors Medical Associates, Alliance Ambulatory Services, and St. Peter’s Home. Ensures that generally accepted accounting principles are applied.

Assures accurate and timely preparation of Federal and State income tax returns for CMC Healthcare System and all of its subsidiaries.

Collaborates on and coordinates external financial statement audit and Uniform Guidance audit. Works closely with external auditors, serving as primary communication link between CMC finance staff and external audit staff. Verifies audit schedules for accuracy and prepares lead schedules and audited financial statements with accompanying footnotes.

Assists in preparation of CMC operating and capital budget for CMC Healthcare System and all of its subsidiaries.

Directs continuous process improvement initiatives within areas of responsibility resulting in increased productivity while maintaining or improving quality of work.

Implement and maintain internal controls for CMC Healthcare System and its subsidiaries.

Monitor and record investment activity of CMC Healthcare System assets.

Collaborates with Director of Reimbursement on various accounting and reimbursement challenges facing CMC.

Directs the external audit of the defined benefit pension plan and retirement savings plan.

Assists CMC Healthcare Systems insurance broker in acquiring all insurance coverage for CMC Healthcare System and its subsidiaries. Completes annual renewal for CMC’s self-insured workers compensation plan and provides recommendations as necessary.

Informs Executive Director of Finance/Controller of challenges / opportunities / issues affecting the finance area.

Works on and completes other duties and special projects as required by the Executive Director of Finance/Controller.

Provides leadership, support, guidance and direction to a cross-functional accounting team which includes, but is not limited to:

Interview and selection and onboarding of new team members.

Ensures strong communication of team roles, responsibilities, scope of authority and identifies areas for training, development and succession planning.

Actively manages performance of team through on-going coaching, discipline and annual performance evaluations and corresponding merit increases.

Prepares departmental budget and works within established budgetary guidelines. Makes recommendations and participates with administration in major changes in staffing and services provided by the department. Reviews specifications and coordinates the purchase or replacement of equipment and material.

Participates as needed in emergency management initiatives including but not limited to disasters and disaster drills, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.

Ensures confidentiality of financial information and hospital matters.

Performs similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

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  MBA or CPA desired.

Experience:

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  5 yrs accounting experience within a healthcare or complex multi-subsidiary organization required.

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  3 years’ management / supervisory experience

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  Microsoft Office products and Oracle (or other large ERP) skills required

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  Three years financial experience in healthcare industry desired.

Licensure/Certification:

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  None

Catholic Medical Center (CMC)is an acute-care hospital owned by HCA Healthcare, and a regional health system based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across the state.

Catholic Medical Center is one of the largest health systems in New Hampshire, with 330 licensed beds and over 2,000 staff members who care for more than 180,000 patients each year. HCA Healthcare operates four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in the state. We employ 554 physicians, provide $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contribute $43.8 million in taxes annually in New Hampshire. Our other facilities in the state include Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital, as well as emergency rooms located in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.

Home to the renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, CMC is recognized for being the first in the state to perform several advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Our birthing unit, The Mom’s Place, was the first in the country with a couplet care neonatal unit. The Women's Wellness & Fertility Center excels in obstetrical and gynecological care, promoting fertility through the FertilityCare™ System and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Our accredited Breast Care Center was the first in the state to utilize breast angiography and SAVI SCOUT® localization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Assistant Controller opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.