Controller

Centers for Dialysis Care•Shaker Heights, OH

3d•$55 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company which includes outpatient facilities, homecare programs and physician offices, including the production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Position is on-site at our Shaker Heights, OH location. The Controller implements initiatives, drives change, and provides additional support for all of the other accounting and finance divisions and provides direct support to the Chief Financial Officer. Incorporates hands-on leadership role with the accounting team and has cross-functional exposure to other departments.

Requirements

MBA from an accredited college with an accounting major is a prerequisite of the position
A Certified Public Accountant designation is required
Ten plus years of experience in an accounting related position are required with at least five years of managerial experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal controls
Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to finance and non-finance mangers
Strong interpersonal skills; imbedded in this position is a requirement to interface routinely with middle and upper management of this company, the ability to communicate both orally and in writing is inherent to success
Demonstrated ability to articulate departmental goals and to design objectives, strategies, and plans that will provide the organization with the appropriate financial support
Demonstrated abilities to manage and lead an accounting staff forward to the achievement of designated finance department goals
Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

experience using Kronos, ADP, GE Centricity, and Sage 100 preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the structure of the department to best achieve the goals and objectives of the department as a whole; including attention to internal equities (work load) and cost efficiencies
Coach, counsel and educate staff including cross training of employees
Enforce the requisite policies of the organization
Conduct annual personnel reviews of all staff directly reporting to the position
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions
Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, their control systems, transactions and policies and procedures
Oversee the Treasury and Cash Management function of the organization
Oversee the Payroll function and serve as back-up when needed
Interface with external audit firm, bankers and insurance agents
Coordinate and oversee the annual Audit process, providing all necessary information to the external auditors
Coordinate the annual external audit, including all required documentation
Oversee that Accounts Payable and Payroll are paid in a timely manner, ensuring discounts are taken and each entity has the proper cash balances
Review Accounts Receivables for appropriateness and for proper reserve calculations
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process
Ensure periodic bank and general ledger reconciliations are completed
Issue timely, complete and accurate financial statements
Draft explanations and analyze various variances for each company
Work with all levels of leadership to achieve target performance
Complete and file various tax returns, W-2’s, 1099’s, 990’s, 1120’s, 1065’s and K-1’s, state and local corporate tax returns