Controller

PURPOSE:

Assists in formulating and administering functions relating to the financial operations of the hospital in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

DIMENSIONS:

The Controller works closely with the Finance Department (Finance Staff) and reports directly to the CFO.

ENVIRONMENT:

Lincoln Health is a 15-bed Critical Access Hospital co-located with 22-bed Long Term Care Unit. The facility employs 150-200 employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the monthly financial close process including Journal Entries and producing timely and accurate financial and statistical information.

2. Responsible for completing the monthly close process within stated timelines. This includes journal entry preparation and/or review, the reconciliation of data interfaces from external systems into the general ledger, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.

3. Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset system including addition of new assets, retirement of asset and calculation (also the monthly depreciation).

4. Assists with the annual financial audit, Medicare cost report and other required reports.

5. Produce and distribute the department monthly operating reports to the department leaders. Provide support regarding the budget, the operating reports and serve as a resource to answer any general financial questions.

6. Responds timely with accurate information to all requests for information from external auditors and cost report preparers.

7. Responsible for the proper accounting for operating and capital leases including recording right of use asset and liability along with the monthly amortization entries.

8. Serves as back-up for Payroll and Accounts Payable.

9. Other duties as assigned by the CFO.

EXPOSURE RISK: Low

SUPERVISORY RESPONISIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable and Payroll Business Office analyst oversight.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or five years related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or a member of the board. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to public groups and/or boards of directors.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient use of a computer. Proficient with Microsoft suite of solutions especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Familiarity with financial accounting software programs (Multiview).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, kneel, and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Onsite preferred but not required for this role. Ability to travel occasionally if remote

Salary : $40 - $52