Controller

Buffkin / Baker•Salina, KS

26d

About The Position

The Controller provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the health system's accounting, financial reporting, and decision support functions. Reporting directly to CFO Dianna White, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the organization's financial operations while delivering meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. Key areas of responsibility include oversight of the Decision Support department, Medicare cost reporting, third-party reimbursement and contractual allowance analyses, cost accounting, financial benchmarking, and the development of financial and operational reports used to guide organizational performance. The Controller also directs all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash management, general accounting, financial and statistical reporting, annual budgeting, and coordination of the organization's annual external audit. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the Controller partners with operational and executive leaders across Salina Regional Health Center to provide financial insights, enhance reporting capabilities, support fiscal stewardship, and drive informed decision-making throughout the organization.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business, Business Administration, or Finance; OR a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
5 years’ management experience in Accounting

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the health system's accounting, financial reporting, and decision support functions.
Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the organization's financial operations.
Delivers meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Oversight of the Decision Support department, Medicare cost reporting, third-party reimbursement and contractual allowance analyses, cost accounting, financial benchmarking, and the development of financial and operational reports.
Directs all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash management, general accounting, financial and statistical reporting, annual budgeting, and coordination of the organization's annual external audit.
Partners with operational and executive leaders to provide financial insights, enhance reporting capabilities, support fiscal stewardship, and drive informed decision-making.
Understands and embraces responsibility to uphold SRHC Leadership Expectations and demonstrates them consistently.
Facilitates departmental operations by removing barriers and ensuring access to necessary services, supplies, and equipment.
Develops and implements the annual operating plan and departmental goals in alignment with the health center’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Establishes clear, meaningful reporting processes to communicate financial performance, support special initiatives, and present financial analyses.
Demonstrates critical thinking, sound judgment, and professional insight in communication and collaboration.
Promotes the growth and development of staff by establishing clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching and mentorship, and conducting timely and effective performance evaluations.
Actively participates in health center initiatives that advance SRHC’s organizational and community goals.
Develops, recommends, analyzes, and manages financial plans, budgets, and productivity benchmarks.
Oversees staffing levels in alignment with patient volumes and operational demands.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and ensures compliance with SRHC policies, applicable federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and the SRHC Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.
Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and safeguards all information obtained in the course of employment.