Vice President Accounting and Corporate Controller

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this impactful role, the Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller directs multiple accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable, and will establish effective internal controls for all assigned functions. The VP is responsible for the supervision of general accounting staff and management of general accounting operations including but not limited to general ledger closing procedures, financial statement preparation and reporting, maintenance and proper reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, prepaid assets, patient receivables, inventory, fixed assets, account analysis, audit schedules and reports, Lawson general ledger review and resolution. This position assists in the preparation and development of the corporation’s annual budget, which includes capital, staffing and non-staffing, and revenue projections. The VP also partners with the Treasury department to develop accurate cash needs projections and strong cash processing and reporting mechanisms. This role must develop a strong relationship with the financial business partners and analysts to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of data and financial results. The VP must communicate effectively with other areas in the organization to resolve issues and assist with financial analysis and interpretation. This role will work independently to resolve complex issues, requiring sound judgment and ensures all accounting frameworks are established to enable the organization to monitor and drive improved financial performance, accurately and timely. This position is an on-site position based in Wyomissing, PA.

Requirements

• Relevant experience as a finance leader in a complex environment is required.
• Relevant accounting leadership experience in a hospital or health system is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree
• An excellent understanding of current generally accepted accounting principles.
• Leadership skills including employee leadership and change management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems/tools used for financial management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across the company
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Service-oriented strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen coupled with excellent analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems independently
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs multiple accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable
• Establish effective internal controls for all assigned functions
• Supervision of general accounting staff
• Management of general accounting operations including but not limited to general ledger closing procedures, financial statement preparation and reporting, maintenance and proper reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, prepaid assets, patient receivables, inventory, fixed assets, account analysis, audit schedules and reports, Lawson general ledger review and resolution
• Assists in the preparation and development of the corporation’s annual budget, which includes capital, staffing and non-staffing, and revenue projections
• Partners with the Treasury department to develop accurate cash needs projections and strong cash processing and reporting mechanisms
• Develop a strong relationship with the financial business partners and analysts to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of data and financial results
• Communicate effectively with other areas in the organization to resolve issues and assist with financial analysis and interpretation
• Work independently to resolve complex issues, requiring sound judgment and ensures all accounting frameworks are established to enable the organization to monitor and drive improved financial performance, accurately and timely

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees