Senior Financial Controls and Reporting Analyst

Franciscan Corporate Office

1515 Dragoon Trail Mishawaka, Indiana 46544

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.

Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Financial Controls and Reporting Analyst drives an effective and efficient financial accounting / reporting function supported by a strong internal controls environment that ensures the accuracy of Franciscan’s financial statements.

This position works to ensure the proper financial controls are in place surrounding the Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Hire to Retire functions.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Understand and analyze business risks and processes from an operational, financial, and / or compliance perspective to determine opportunities to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and enhance business processes

Assist with the preparation and analysis of the System’s financial statements for internal and external stakeholders

Review facility financial highlights and analysis to ensure variances are properly addressed

Collaborate proactively with management in the design and modification of controls to mitigate financial reporting risks and identify opportunities for improvement

Work with business process owners to facilitate the development of policies and procedures supporting the accounting and financial reporting process

Independently work with business process owners to standardize the internal controls framework and update key controls, process flowcharts, and risk control matrices

Collaborate with the Corporate Controller, Shared Services team, and IT function with the development and maintenance of assurance documentation (monthly, quarterly and annually), including risk and control matrices and other supporting internal control compliance program documentation for external auditors

Interface with all levels of management and articulate observations, root cause analysis, risks, and ensure remediation plans are being developed

Assist with the enterprise segregation of duties review process that impact financial reporting

Work closely with the externally sourced internal audit team on the internal audit plan development, execution and follow up

Work closely with the external auditors

Serve as the Workday audit functionality expert / administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting - Required

Master's degree in Accounting or Business related - Preferred

Certified Public Account (CPA) - Required

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred - Preferred

5 years prior experience in internal control, corporate accounting, internal auditor or public accounting role - Required

Knowledge of GAAP

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills needed

Detailed knowledge of internal controls frameworks, methodologies, and practices needed

Internal control-related processes, including assessing the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls needed

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.