Controller Financial Operations

Controller Financial OperationsBirmingham AlabamaFull TimeThe Controller assists the CFO in all daily financial operations including month end close review analysis and action planning daily key performance indicator monitoring as well as supply chain and revenue cycle operations oversight.

Assists the Market CFO in safeguarding hospital assets and ensuring the financial statements including the books and records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP.

Provides handson training continuous improvement and assistance to department leaders and staff related to market financial operations.

Responsible for preparation of the Markets annual detailed operating budget routine forecast preparation and adherence to audit requirements for GME and Lab.

The Controller has responsibility for Shared Services Lab and GME entities as well as other market support as appropriate.

Job ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the markets longterm and shortterm financial process; makes recommendations analyzes deficiencies and prepares reports as needed.

Provides director level oversight for finance teams with Lab and GME. Functions in lead role with hospital controllers to optimize performance with finance team in the markets.

Works with market department leaders and staff to develop work plans to improve financial operations and quantify financial impact of improvement projects.

Stays attune to activities within the Internal Audit department to ensure compliance. Completes selfaudit risk assessments.

Ensures SOX compliance and regularly reviews and audits practices within the organization and affiliates. Responsible for timely and accurate monthend reporting and performance analysis for both revenue and cost to budget / forecast.

Working knowledge and responsibility for balance sheet reconciliation review. Will also identify areas of shortfall and assist in the development of mitigation plans.

Completes all quarterly / routine forecasts in a timely and accurate fashion for the CFO review and approval. Responsible for the annual operating budget process for the market entities including collection of information obtaining input from department leaders and determining ways to accomplish budget goals efficiently and effectively.

Assists department heads in program planning; including organizational goal achievement budgeting facilities equipment supplies utilization and statistical / financial reporting.

Responsible for preparing revenue cost and service line analysis as well as pro forma development as needed. Works closely with CFO on initiatives to ensure successful management of financial operations.

Be able to perform responsibilities of CFO if necessary. Other duties as assigned.EducationRequired : Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent minimum experience requirements.

ExperienceRequired : Five (5) years working in hospital accounting or finance. Preferred : Seven (7) years working in hospital accounting or financeSkills and Certifications Five (5) years working in hospital accounting or finance