Regional/Division Controller
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate for the Regional/Division Controller role is highly motivated, desires to own the quality of the work product and is looking to join a dynamic and innovative organization in the growing healthcare industry. The Regional /Division Controller is a key financial partner for operations leadership with responsibility for owning the quality of the accounting and operations for an assigned business.
Regional/Division Controllers will report to a central Finance team, as well as directly support operations leadership and financial analysts to provide the insight necessary to drive operational and financial results. Controllers are underof the Finance leadership supported by Accountants dedicated to specific businesses to assist in delivering monthly financial results and managing business cash projections. The monthly financial results are consolidated into organization-wide operating results.
Successful candidates will have experience as a controller or assistant controller of a stand-alone entity, or similar-sized operating business within a larger organization. The Controller is considered part of the operating business support team whose role includes both hands-on month-end accounting plus variance analysis reviews and understanding of KPIs and budget/forecast.
A strong accounting background and "polished" interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of an organization to include the Chief Operating Officer and Regional Directors of Operations are keys to success in this position. Controllers have leadership maturity and are both respected as a positive influence on others, as well as respectful of others at all levels of the organization. The right candidate will be proactive in partnering with the organization to drive a spirit of continuous improvement with an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the team, business and overall organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the preparation of and integrity of businessfinancial resultsPartner with regional/ division leadership to providefinancial and business insightProvide leadership to accounting staff in meetingregional and organizational goals for performance qualityManage the month-end process for assigned multipleregions within a business Ensure appropriate processes are in place to deliverhigh integrity financials, such as organizing transaction-level data,analyzing the information, and accuracyComplete financial analysis, accruals, and tie-outs ormanage others who complete theseRead, understand, and apply detailed contract languagerelated to invoicing and revenue recognitionCoordinate the accounts receivable collections processPrepare, review, and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts Analyze and understand monthly variances and supportoperations reporting needsParticipate in cross-functional teams and ad hocprojects as assignedEnsure compliance with a strong controls environment
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND TRAINING NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB:
Analytical background with experience in progressiveroles supporting operationsAdvanced Excel skillsStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, andaccuracyExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize workload in afast-paced environmentFlexibility and ability to pivot in a dynamicenvironmentConfident interacting and communicating withindividuals at all levels of organizationExperience with EHR, Accounting and Human CapitalManagement systemsPositive influence on other team members and supportiveof the organizational objectives
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Education
Minimum: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Business Administration or related field. CPA
certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum: 5-10 years of hands-on accounting and accounting management experience. Previous experience as part of a cross-department leadership team and Post-Acute care background preferred.
SPECIAL JOB OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Indoor office environmentOccasional work requirements beyond normal daytime workhours associated with month-end closings Intermittent travel
American Health Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer