Director of Finance / Controller

La Rabida Children’s Hospital

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Director of Finance / Controller for the Finance Department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple : we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!

Director of Finance / Controller Job Summary :

Responsible for the preparation of the hospital’s monthly interim and annual financial statements with supporting schedules for the guidance of management. The Director of Finance is responsible for the hospital’s financial policies, accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, the accuracy of its financial statements, and the preparation of financial reports. This position involves supervision over general accounting, grant accounting, grant vouchering, and financial compliance, treasury and cash management, property accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, and payroll. This position also coordinates all external and internal audits, tax filings, and cost reports.

The position also manages the Supply Chain Group, which consists of the Purchasing and Central Supply Departments. Daily operations of the Supply Chain Group are supervised by the Purchasing Manager. The Supply Chain Group is responsible for directing the procurement of expendable Supplies and Capital Equipment for all hospital-operated locations.

The position supervises the development of the quarterly financial results recap for the La Rabida board Audit and Board Finance committee meetings.

Director of Finance / Controller Essential Functions :

• Management and Supervision 10%
• Policies & Procedures 10%
• Maintains Financial Records and Reports Operating Results 25%
• Management of Purchase Procurement Process & Controls 15%
• Timely and Accurate Payroll Administration 0.5%
• Safeguards and Controls Hospital Assets 0.5%
• Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations 0.5%
• Coordination of Audits and Tax Filings 10%
• Other duties as assigned 15%

Management and Supervision :

Policies and Procedures :

Management of Financial Resources :

Management of Purchase Procurement Process and Controls :

Timely and Accurate Payroll Administration :

Controls Hospital Assets :

Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations :

Coordination of Audit and Tax Filings :

Hire, Train, Monitor, and evaluate personnel :

Plans and manages the department budget to ensure responsible controls over and efficient utilization of hospital resources.

Understand that he / she, and the staff that he / she supervises generate, update, transmit or otherwise work with Protected Health Information (PHI), and ensure that he / she, as well as the staff he / she supervises, treats PHI according to the Hospital’s policies and procedures.

What we need from you :

Education : Degree in accounting, business or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Related Work Experience : Five (5) to eight (8) years of combined accounting and controllership experience required. Experience in a hospital or health care facility is required. Experience with Workday is a plus.

Licensure / Certification : CPA required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills : Skilled knowledge of financial management; strong platform abilities which include organizational leadership, communications, creativity, writing proficiency, and public speaking skills. Computer applications expertise, particularly spreadsheet, database, and word processing desirable.

What you will receive :

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions with teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago. We give continuous comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

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