What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Mount Nittany Health?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the operations of finance in coordination with the Director System Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for implementing, documenting and maintaining effective procedures to improve the month end close process and ensuring appropriate controls are in place to provide accurate reporting of financial results.
The Assistant Controller supports Mount Nittany’s patient-centered service excellence and quality & safety standards while demonstrating strong financial stewardship through the maximal optimization of efficient operational processes.
The Assistant Controller assists the Director System Controller with
- Long-term strategic planning for the workforce
- Producing financial statements
- Forecasting Mount Nittany Health’s financial health
- Implement procedures to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations
- Managing of accounting and auditing.
LEADERSHIP VALUES
The MNH Leadership Values we are striving to emulate:
- Respect, appreciation and caring for all-positive outlook
- Initiative, achievement oriented, drive for excellence and continuous improvement; perseverance and ability to see the big picture
- Teamwork and support for others; interdependence and commitment to the collective; system success as opposed to individual achievement or credit
- Open, respectful, candid communication; handles conflicts and differing points of view directly; doesn’t shy away from difficult issues or conversations
- Stewardship of resources and passion for efficiency
- Ownership of actions and results focused
- Resilient; adaptable to change; perseveres in the midst of challenges
- Courage
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
- Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or equivalent preparation preferred.
Experience:
- Five years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible healthcare administrative experience preferred.
- Three years progressive leadership experience.
4. Public accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proven leadership skills, highly developed interpersonal skills, refined judgment and a strong record of achievement required.
- Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude constantly.
- Consistently demonstrates maturity for accountability or job performance.
- Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
- Proficient with data analytics, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Proficient in financial software, systems and tools.
- Extensive knowledge of financial best practices and internal controls.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Knowledge of healthcare accounting, finance, and reimbursement principles and practices, such as GAAP, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care
License/Certification/Registration:
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification required.
- HFMA CHFP (Certified Health Financial Professional) or FHFMA (Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association) preferred.
- Appropriate professional leadership certification preferred or required within 1 year of eligibility for professional certification exam.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives minimal supervision from the Director System Controller.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Direct oversight of areas including Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Payment Reconciliation
