Controller

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Controller assists the CFO in 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 Controller assists the Market CFO in safeguarding hospital assets and ensuring financial statements, books, and records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP. The position provides hands-on training, continuous improvement, and assistance to department leaders and staff on market financial operations. The Controller prepares the Market’s annual detailed operating budget, routine forecasts, and supports 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 participates in long- and short-term financial planning, provides director-level oversight for finance teams supporting Lab and GME, and works with hospital controllers and market leaders to improve financial performance. The Controller is also expected to 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 of experience working in hospital accounting or finance.

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience working in hospital accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

Participate in the market’s long-term and short-term financial processes; make recommendations, analyze deficiencies, and prepare reports as needed.
Provide director-level oversight for finance teams with Lab and GME.
Work in a lead role with hospital controllers 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; complete self-audit risk assessments; ensure SOX compliance; and regularly review and audit practices within the organization and affiliates.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting and performance analysis for revenue and costs against budget and forecast.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and identify shortfalls, assisting with development of mitigation plans.
Complete quarterly and routine forecasts in a timely and accurate manner for CFO review and approval.
Manage the annual operating budget process for market entities, including collecting information, obtaining department leader input, and identifying ways to meet budget goals efficiently and effectively.
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, as well as pro forma development, as needed.
Work closely with the CFO on initiatives to ensure successful management of financial operations.
Perform CFO responsibilities if necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.