POSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and CFO in overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal financial controls. The position is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, cost and statistical reports, departmental operating reports, and detailed cost report schedules. The Assistant Controller also provides direct oversight of the accounts payable and assists with accounting/payroll staffing as needed. The position helps maintain the integrity of the general ledger and property accounting records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive)- Assists Controller with oversight of all accounting functions, including preparation of timely and accurate reports and financial statements, and supervision of staff.
- Participates in hospital budgetary planning; serve as a resource to hospital department managers regarding financial or accounting matters.
- Participates in the development of accounting, financial, and internal control policies and systems.
- In conjunction with the Controller and CFO, coordinates and controls the institution's cash management activities.
- Under the direction of the Controller, participates in the analysis of the financial implications of proposed capital projects and expenditures and recommends the execution of appropriate measures to respond to projected economic trends and/or regulatory changes.
- Ensures that accurate financial information is provided on a timely basis and assists as needed in facilitating efficient external audits, examinations, and related financial projects.
- Assists controller with accounting staff assignments to satisfy facility requirements.
- Participates in monthly statistical and financial reporting in a timely manner.
- Completes and assists controller with review of all monthly journal entries to GL.
- Completes monthly financial reports, OSHPD/CHFFA (quarterly) and sales tax reports timely.
- Assists with orienting and training staff, completing annual evaluations, and addressing performance concerns.
- Ensures that subsidiary property ledger with updated additions, deletions is maintained and that depreciation expense is properly recorded.
- Assists audit schedules as assigned; for external auditor, and Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other external audit requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:Education: BS in Finance or Accounting
Experience: - At least five (5) years progressively responsible accounting experience required.
- Prior experience in an acute hospital setting strongly preferred.
Required Skills: - Familiarity with AllScripts preferred.
- Must have ability to learn new computer-based systems such as AllScripts, Premier, and UKG.
- Strong leadership and staff management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, and potentially stressful environment.
- Proven supervisory ability required.
- Strong analytic and organizational skills required.
PAY / BENEFITS:• Estimated pay: $86,000.00 to $94,390.40 annual base rate based on qualifications (including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, and licensure where applicable).
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, optional supplemental life (employee, spouse, and/or child coverage), flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), 403b retirement with dollar for dollar match up to 5%, paid time off, and more available depending on employment status.
