What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at CommunityCare?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controller, reporting to the CFO, leads all accounting functions and guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures regarding Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, the general ledger, investments, treasury, and statutory reporting. Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage Month End Close, work in process reporting, and general ledger.
- Develop and maintain the system of internal accounting controls. Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Coordinate quarterly accounting reviews, annual audits, and tax returns.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Manage teams supporting all aspects of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, statutory reporting, tax, and treasury functions
- Manage and monitor bank account balances to ensure appropriate working capital and cash ratios.
- Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
- Completes special projects as assigned by the CFO and/or VP Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in the use of personal computers.
- Proficient in oral and written communication.
- Ability to supervise and motivate team members to accomplish objectives.
- Successful completion of Health Care Sanctions background check.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of accounting experience required. Financial analysis experience preferred.
- CPA designation required.
- Supervisory experience required. Health Plan
- Experience strongly preferred
- Big 5 Public Accounting Experience strongly preferred