CONTROLLER

Job Summary

Under the direction of the CFO, this individual is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the organization, while performing various accounting duties. This role provides coordination and oversite of Finance department staff, performs fiscal and budget analysis, account reconciliations, and transaction/adjustment postings; assists in the development of financial statements, and reports various projects. Works with company departments to develop or improve communications for reporting of costing, cash flow and financial analysis of operating results. The Controller will perform audits of records and adherence to company policies and procedures and internal controls.

Essential Functions

• Secures financial operations by monitoring and approving financial processing, reporting, and auditing.
• Supervises and supports the accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Supervises staff to assure that the department accomplishes accounting objectives by managing and mentoring employees.
• Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.
• Meets accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements, and resource planning.
• Work closely with the revenue cycle management team to optimize the revenue cycle, including billing, coding, and collections.
• Analyze reimbursement trends and develop strategies to improve cash flow and reduce the time to payment.
• Supports materials management function.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify areas for cost savings while maintaining quality care.
• Work with clinical and administrative departments to monitor and control costs, helping to drive profitability.
• Supports month-end accounting close, including bank account reconciliations, account analysis and reconciliation, and generation/posting of adjusting journal entries.
• Develops and maintains financial policies and procedures, and finance department internal controls.
• Approves cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, and authorizing checks and wire transfers.
• Approves ledger entries by auditing transactions.
• Renews business insurance by scheduling values, including personnel and real property, vehicles, computers, equipment, media, and accounts receivable.
• Supports annual audit by providing information and answers to auditors.
• Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains financial security by adhering to internal controls.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed action.
• Participates in the filing of quarterly and annual State and Federal (HCAI, CMS, IRS, etc.) reports.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Assists CFO with other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Supervision and team leadership skills
• Proficiency with audits
• Managing processes
• Research skills
• Quality and project management
• Knowledge of corporate finance
• Budgeting skills
• Attention to detail
• General math skills
• Accounting skills
• Time management and ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Data entry management
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions

• Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Compliance

• Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
• Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Quality of Work

• Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.
• Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.
• Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
• Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
• Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

Why Seneca Healthcare District?

Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.

To this end, we offer:

• Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
• Generous Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave.
• A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of healthcare accounting, reimbursement, billing, and regulatory requirements.
• Multiview and/or Paycom experience preferred
• Evident and/or Cerner experience preferred