VP/System Controller

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all functions related to the financial management, budgeting, audits, and accounting for the organization. Establishes and implements policies and procedures related to accounting practices. Directs finance operations and fiscal activities for Corporate and Foundations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Accounting
Progressive leadership in healthcare financial management 10+ years
A strong background in and comprehensive knowledge of financial management and metrics.
Must be skilled at interpreting financial performance and adept at skillfully communicating ideas and strategies to the senior management team.
Able to demonstrate a track record of success in strategic planning in a complex healthcare environment.
Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, management and Board members including the ability to communicate complex technical material.
Ability to work independently and to exercise independent judgment.
Knowledge of computerized general ledger and other accounting systems and ability to use PC-based analytical tools.
Must demonstrate strong quantitative/problem-solving abilities including mathematical, statistical and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degree Finance
Master's Degree Accounting
Master's Degree Business Administration/Management
Master's Degree Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Responsibilities

Directs, organizes, and implements the System’s general accounting operations in order to control the organization’s assets and provide complete and accurate financial information and records.
Maintains expenses and productivity within budgeted guidelines. Investigates alternatives to standard methods and approaches to contain costs and improve services.
Accumulates, reviews, and reports financial information for internal and external customers. Prepares reports for use by senior management to appraise operating results.
Develops, recommends, implements and monitors system financial policies and procedures, and establishes internal controls to safeguard the assets of the Corporation.
Directs annual audit process. Coordinates and develops plans with external auditors; supervises development of lead schedules and supporting schedules for auditors; monitors progress; generates financial statements for inclusion in audit report.
Responsible for developing and meeting the short and long range plans of operation for the Corporate Accounting Department. Provides direction and support to managers and staff to ensure departmental effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
Plans, organizes, implements, and directs finance operations.
Administers policies and procedures related to accounting practices. Directs all fiscal activities such as accounting, budgets, audits, taxes, and the preparation of regulatory and governmental agency reports.
Maintains interface with departments to ensure compliance with established budgets and operational plans to investigate variances and recommend solutions. Determines cause of major variances, remedial alternatives, and effect on operations.
Prepares reports for key management with explanations of deviations from approved budget.