Corporate Controller

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is a key leadership position and is responsible for all operational and functional responsibilities for the protection of assets, accounting controls, financial reporting, data management, reimbursement and insurance for owned entities of Montage Health (MH or the Enterprise). Functions include but are not limited to timely and accurate production of the monthly financial statements, oversight of the annual external audit, regulatory filings for the system, and evaluating new accounting pronouncements for education, adoption and training. This position also oversees cost accounting/decision support systems, update of the long-range financial plan, development of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting for the Enterprise and will work with system leadership to ensure timely financial reporting and planning. This role directs technical assistance and consultative support to finance leadership at non-owned affiliates and joint ventures of Montage Health. This position exercises full supervision, including hiring, disciplinary action and performance reviews, over professional staff in the department, as assigned. Works with other department management and Human Resources staff as necessary. Among direct reports will be the managers and other leaders dedicated to Financial Services.

Requirements

10-15 years of progressive financial management experience and demonstrated effectiveness in a healthcare environment
Leadership experience in a multi-site healthcare delivery system.
Exceptional relationship building skills with all levels of the organization.
Excellent with follow-through and a strong customer-service orientation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) for successful interactions with many stakeholders, including: Board members, senior administration, management and staff.
Demonstrated ability to maneuver through complex situation effectively.
Demonstrated understanding of the many facets of financial and other corporate risks with proven capability of managing them.
Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, time management, change management, performance improvement and project management skills.
An individual who is comfortable with being held accountable for achieving results, and who can instill accountability in others.
Demonstrated skills in organization, verbal and written communications, customer service, critical thinking, managing multiple competing priorities and understanding team dynamics.
Demonstrated leadership approach to coach and develop leaders, focus on process/systems, and have regular interaction with staff to remove barriers that prevent achievement of organizational goals.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
CPA required with experience in public accounting (audit, tax or management advisory services).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Makes sound decisions that positively affect the financial management of resources of Montage Health.
Plans and oversees implementation of corporate integration efforts of local finance departments acquired in conjunction with the Enterprise’s M&A strategy.
Accountable for establishing and maintaining sound financial accounting systems for all owned entities of Montage Health. Controls the chart of accounts, departments and companies used in the general ledger.
Oversees the accounting operations, including control systems, transaction processing operations and policies and procedures. Ensures the preparation and review of all account reconciliations.
Implements, documents and maintains adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate production of financial information.
Technical expertise in generally accepted accounting principles. Directs evaluation of new accounting pronouncements, which includes keeping current with latest accounting standards, assessing the implications on operations and controls, and writing technical accounting memos. Responsible for Finance reviews of major contracts for appropriate terms, conditions, process approvals and financial impact considerations.
Responsible for regulatory filings for the system, which includes cost reports, federal and state grants, insurance, bondholder and investor continuing disclosures, etc.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audit, controls and checks across all departments.
Oversees the coordination and provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
Provides financial analysis and support to evaluate system affiliations, ventures, programs, new capital and other strategic investments.
Directs the update of the long-range financial plan, as well as the annual budget and routine reforecasting processes.
Establishes and implements short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.