Controller

Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

The Controller is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of accounting processes and controls. S/he oversees general accounting functions and maintains policies and procedures. The Director manages the department staff and develops department specific capital and operational budgets. S/he facilities and coordinates activities in preparation for periodic audits by external organizations and acts as immediate contact with organization's independent external auditors on accounting matters.Communication:

• Interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the organization and communicates them to the CFO and others in the organization as appropriate.
• Communicates with all levels of management regarding fiscal policies and provides direction.
• Timely completion of employee evaluations in coordination with organizational expectation.Department Management:
  • As a director of the organization, approves check requests and other documents assigned by management within the appropriate signing limits.
  • Oversees monthly reviews and signs-off on significant (> $1m) balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Responsible for annual submission of not-for-profit tax applicable to IRS 990 & 990-T information returns.Financial Management:
    • Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of financial statements based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) submitted one week prior to Finance Committee meeting.
    • Oversees regular update of organizational Fixed Assets and has working knowledge of AHA & HFMA depreciation best practice.
    • Responsible for monthly setting Accounts Receivable reserves for all NAH entities working collaboratively with Revenue Cycle and Financial Planning.
    • Develops and continually manages an annual budget that enables the achievement of established goals.
    • Responsible for all general ledger and accounts payable activities of the organization.
    • Recommends new, revised accounting systems to improve departmental efficiency.Strategic Development:
      • Responsible for development and revision of accounting policies to comply with generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, SEC requirements, and management reporting requirements.
      • Assumes responsibility for accounting classifications of all revenue and expenses, capital items, and other balance sheet accounts.
      • Directs the preparation of periodic and yearly financial statements, including the preparation of charts and graphs showing progress, conditions, and results.
      • Responsible for establishing internal accounting controls and procedures.
      • Acts as immediate contact with organization's independent external auditors on accounting matters.Compliance/Safety:
        • Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
        • Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
        • Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
        • If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance- RequiredMaster's Degree- PreferredExperience:5 years minimum experience in Healthcare related Accounting- Required5 years minimum experience in Management and Human Relations (direct supervision mandatory) Required3 years Public Accounting with Auditing emphasis- PreferredHealthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.Certification & Licensure:Active Certified Public Accountant- Required (must maintain active licensure through continuing education)Requisition ID: 2019-4479 Street: 1200 N, Beaver St. Call Required: No Full Name: First Last: NOELLE VAN WAGENEN Email Address: noelle.vanwagenen@nahealth.com

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