Controller

Conifer Health Solutions•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Controller assists the CFO with daily financial operations, including month-end close review, analysis and action planning, daily key performance indicator monitoring, and oversight of supply chain and revenue cycle operations. The role assists the Market CFO in safeguarding hospital assets and ensuring that financial statements, books, and records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP. It provides hands-on training, continuous improvement, and assistance to department leaders and staff regarding market financial operations. The Controller is responsible for preparing the Market’s detailed annual operating budget, routine forecasts, and meeting audit requirements for GME and Lab. The role has responsibility for Shared Services, Lab, and GME entities, as well as other market support as appropriate. It works closely with the CFO on financial operations initiatives and must be able to perform the CFO’s responsibilities if necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
At least 5 years working in hospital accounting or finance.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years working in hospital accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

Participate in the market’s long- and short-term financial processes; make recommendations, analyze deficiencies, and prepare reports as needed.
Provide director-level oversight for finance teams supporting Lab and GME.
Work with hospital controllers in a lead role to optimize finance team performance across the markets.
Work with market department leaders and staff to develop work plans that improve financial operations and quantify the financial impact of improvement projects.
Monitor Internal Audit activities to help ensure compliance and complete self-audit risk assessments.
Ensure SOX compliance and regularly review and audit practices within the organization and its affiliates.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting and performance analysis for revenue and costs against budget and forecast.
Review balance sheet reconciliations, identify shortfalls, and assist in developing mitigation plans.
Complete quarterly and routine forecasts accurately and on time for CFO review and approval.
Lead the annual operating budget process for market entities, including collecting information, obtaining department leader input, and identifying efficient and effective ways to accomplish budget goals.
Assist department heads with program planning, including organizational goal achievement, budgeting, facilities, equipment, supplies, utilization, and statistical and financial reporting.
Prepare revenue, cost, and service-line analyses and develop pro formas as needed.
Work closely with the CFO on initiatives to ensure successful management of financial operations.
Perform the responsibilities of the CFO if necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.