Assistant Controller

Oversees and maintains the enterprise resource planning system including the general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, cash receipts and disbursements, and inventory business processes for REHAB.

Prepares timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and financial reports on a regular basis for REHAB’s Board of Directors and department leadership.

Oversees REHAB’s annual operating and capital budgeting process, including support of department leadership with financial analysis and budget recommendations.

Prepares periodic forecasts, key metrics monitoring, business modeling and actual to budget comparisons to assist departments in monitoring REHAB’s operational and financial results. Collaborates with and supports other departments to develop process improvements to address financial challenges.

Oversees annual external financial audits, tax preparations, cost report preparation and other regulatory filings including providing sufficient and timely assistance in completion of requested schedules and supporting documentation.

Ensures adequate and timely reporting in accordance with applicable covenants per debt facility agreements.

Supports payor contract management and analysis.

Supports donor and grant reporting. Collaborates with the fundraising team as needed.

Supports the Controller with special projects. Assists with process improvements to enhance the workflow of the organization, particularly related to financial business processes and ensures appropriate prevent and detect financial internal controls are in place and functioning as designed. Challenges whether internal controls need to be strengthened to address financial risk resulting from changes in operations, new business processes, changes in environment, etc.

Keeps abreast of new accounting and tax standards/regulations, particularly impacting the healthcare and tax exempt organization industries. Assist with determining impact to REHAB operations of any new or changing standards/regulations.

Strategic Thinking

Communication and interpersonal/relationship building skills

Recognition

Organization and project management

Adaptability and problem solving

Responsible for the hiring, orienting, training, coaching, counseling and development of employees

Ensures the employees are trained appropriately and maintains adequate level of competency to perform job duties; develops personnel to meet future requirements. Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improving processes.

Develops and ensures the development of performance standards for areas of responsibility, monitors, reviews and evaluates performance for quality assurance; provides feedback to staff and takes corrective action when necessary.

Responsible for the creation, implementation, and ensuring adherence to appropriate policies and procedures for departments and the hospital.

Optimizes resources responsibly to ensure operations and staffing runs smoothly

Encourages openness, provides a safe and positive environment within departments.

Creates a safe work environment that fosters respect and positive morale.

Works closely with Leadership to ensure a cohesive work environment

Fosters two way communication with employees and shares information from Leadership meetings.

In cooperation with Executive Leadership, develops and implements performance measurement indicators, benchmarks and goals linked to the strategic plan of the hospital through various activities of the service lines, programs, and quality improvement efforts of the department.

Accepts responsibility for decisions and effective communication.

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external and internal customers to include patients, physicians, other managers and employees, surveyors, contractors and vendors.

Participates on hospital committees when requested.

Assists Executive Leadership in preparing the assigned department budgets.

Maintains a fiscal responsibility to oversee assigned cost centers, monitors and tracks expenditures and provides explanations for variances.

Comprehends departments’ budgets and presents on key metrics.

Serves as the central resource for the development and implementation of strategies which are efficient, effective, timely, patient-centered, medically appropriate for an acute rehabilitation level of care, and supports appropriate financial reimbursement.