Controller - $5,000 Sign On + Relocation Allowance

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

About The Position

The Controller directs all aspects of financial management at Bay Area Hospital, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, and the development of internal controls and procedures. The role manages accounting operations and the annual budget process, oversees financial statements and productivity reporting, supports month-end and year-end close, and ensures compliance with applicable reporting, tax, regulatory, and legal requirements. The Controller also provides financial guidance to department staff, managers, and executive leadership, supervises staff, and coordinates audits. The position is full-time, salaried, and assigned to the Finance Division on the day shift. It requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking, significant use of a computer, phone, and general office equipment, and may require lifting up to 20 pounds and off-site travel. The job posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation allowance. Compensation is listed as depending on experience, with no specific range provided.

Requirements

Approximately 5 to 7 years of related work experience; hospital experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the processes and procedures needed to produce results.
Experience using a personal computer and ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet software, databases, and query tools.
Ability to apply advanced accounting techniques to evaluate transaction-recording procedures and recommend ways to reduce accounting-operation time and cost.
Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics sufficient to prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile accounts.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal contacts and outside service providers.
Systems knowledge and computer-use experience to support the integrity of financial and statistical information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
Ability to perform extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking; may need to lift up to 20 pounds and travel off-site.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA.
Related work experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
Coordinate and direct preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports.
Oversee preparation of financial statements and publish timely monthly statements.
Coordinate preparation of regulatory reports and research technical accounting issues for compliance.
Conduct assigned special analyses and projects and prepare findings for CFO/CEO review.
Analyze actual expenses and revenues against budget and determine causes of variances.
Manage the annual operational budget process, including work papers, manager budget in-services, management input, leadership work sessions, and budget materials for the Finance Committee and Board.
Oversee the hospital productivity process and ensure reporting accuracy.
Coordinate and support month-end and year-end close processes.
Maintain quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Direct, coach, consult with, and serve as a resource to department staff, managers, and executive leadership on financial issues, processes, systems, and requirements.
Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Coordinate audit materials and explain accounting practices and systems to independent, regulatory, and third-party auditors.
Assess users’ operational needs for financial and statistical information and determine how to meet them.
Develop departmental goals and objectives and establish and implement operating policies and procedures.
Model, coach, and motivate staff in customer service behaviors and hospital values.
Coordinate work on the annual audit.
Select, train, and supervise staff.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values and maintain effective communication and collaboration with people from varied backgrounds.