What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTROLLER position at UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SURGEONS INC?
Job Details
Description
Department: Accouting
Reports to: President/Vice President
Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Annually
- The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which includes, but is not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany billing, payroll, bank reconciliation, monthly accruals, general ledger adjustments/maintenance, project cost tracking, forecasting and business plan development. The Controller provides oversight and supervision of the accounting team.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for monthly general ledger, balance sheet and income statement analysis, as well as balance sheet and income statement presentation.
- Supervises the preparation of monthly financial statements with appropriate detail and variance analysis against budget. Prepares account analysis as needed.
- Supervises accounting team which includes, but is not limited to, performance reviews, training/education, disciplinary actions and recruitment.
- Prepares quarterly B4 reporting and other SUNY/UBMDIM reporting requirements.
- Reviews all reconciliations and journal entries prepared by the accounting team.
- Assists senior leadership team and COO with various projects and analyses.
- Develops and maintains ongoing reserves for uncollectable accounts.
- Analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis and reports on variances.
- Assists in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
- Coordinates annual audit process and ensures clean and timely year-end audit.
- Works collaboratively with the accounting/finance leadership team, division chiefs and/or other physicians in completion of business plans and/or other financial analyses.
- Monitors and analyzes the daily and weekly cash flow analysis.
- Ensures proper recording of payroll taxes, benefit expenses and salaries.
- Coordinates with billing department regarding management of revenue recognition.
- Manages banking relationship for commercial accounts, business insurance, lockbox and reporting.
- Works collaboratively with accounting/finance leadership team and senior financial analyst in completion of the annual budget.
- Coordinates and facilitates completion of all business plans for new hires, new services, procedures, and any other revenue-enhancing opportunities.
- Proactively advises COO and senior management of opportunities for improvement, growth, revenue generation and/or cost savings.
Other Functions:
- Ensures continued education and understanding of financial reporting updates, laws, etc. and ensures compliance with all financial organizational procedures.
- Completes and manages annual Article XVI reporting to the University.
- Generates reports for projects to enhance operations and identifies issues as needed.
- Periodically audits work of the accounting department to ensure accuracy.
- Develops and/or updates accounting/finance policies.
- Supports budget and forecasting activities.
- Reviews company email on at least a daily basis in order to receive and address notifications and/or other pertinent information in a timely manner.
- Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as requested or assigned by the accounting/finance leadership team and/or COO.
- May be required to travel to other UBMD Surgery location(s) dependent on company need.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required, Masters degree or CPA preferred.
Experience: Five to seven years experience in accounting/finance, preferably in health care. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience with financial software required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of the organization. Ability to create and present effective presentations. Strong attention to detail. Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000