Controller Full Time Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital•Knoxville, TN

70d

About The Position

Responsible for comprehensive management, administration, development, and general operations of Financial Services and Self Pay departments including general accounting, payroll, and statistical reporting.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Minimum Education: Bachelors Required; Master's degree and CPA certification preferred.
Degree: Degree in Accounting or other business degree
Minimum Work Experience: Five years' healthcare experience and progressive career advancement.
Seasoned hospital Controller experience preferred
Thorough knowledge of hospital and physician payor reimbursement
Knowledge of hospital and physician practice operations
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and insurance processes as they relate to reimbursement
Excellent Excel skills
Ability to manage complex financial data
Proficiency with accounting systems and relevant financial systems (ERP systems)
Customer service oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends and make recommendations to colleagues

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of experienced financial professionals with an emphasis on talent development and high-performing finance teams
Provide strategic financial guidance to hospital leadership including long-term planning
Champion automation, digitalization of accounting, and financial data architecture
Prepare monthly accruals such as accounts receivable reserve analysis
Research complex financial transactions as necessary
Oversees preparation of monthly financial statements for health systems entities
Provides management reports, financial analysis, and insights to organization leaders
Oversees payroll and accounts payable functions
Prepares and oversees budget process
Ensures compliance with financial standards and regulations and internal controls
Provides cash flow forecasting
Coordinates external financial audit and tax return preparation
Coordinates cost report preparation with outside consultant.