What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Controller position at Harris Health?
About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
The VP - Controller supports the Senior Vice President of Finance in ensuring that the strategic direction and goals of Harris Health System are met. The Controller is responsible for the coordinated execution of key financial activities of Harris Health System including financial operations, financial controls, treasury (debt and investments), and capital structure management. Additionally, the Controller serves as chief financial adviser providing critical financial expertise in the areas of external audit, bond financing, insurance, risk, and related areas. The Controller works collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization from the executive leadership to department heads to strengthen the financial position of Harris Health System. Work product directly impacts information delivered to Harris Health's senior leaders, Board of Trustees, Commissioners Court and rating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Master's degree in aligned disciplines (MBA, MS, MHA, MPA)
Licenses & Certification
LicenseOther License/Cert Requirement
CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Texas)
Work Experience
15 Years of Experience In accounting, healthcare finance. Prior experience in Big Four accounting firm desired.
Management Experience
7 Years of Experience In accounting, healthcare finance, in progressive management roles
Communication Skills
Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/ Correspondence Writing/ Reports
Proficiencies
MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Excel MS Outlook PC
Job Attributes
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Analytical Mathematics Medical Terms Research Statistical
Work Schedule
Weekends Holidays Flexible Travel On Call Telecommute
If appropriate for business need