Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title / Position : Controller

Reports to : CFO

Position Summary :

Responsible for managing the transaction accounting and asset accounting functions of the organization including general ledger management, accounts payable management, payroll management, and financial reporting.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

• Manages all daily accounting operations and accounting information systems including general ledger functions, accounts payable functions, asset accounting, and financial reporting.
• Ensures financial record systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with local, state, federal laws and regulations and Joint Commission / CHAP accreditation standards.
• Assists the CFO in the preparation of the annual budget and prepares budget variation reports.
• Protects the assets of the organization through effective internal controls, internal auditing, and direct supervision of accounting operations.
• Manages and controls cash disbursements through an effective accounts payable system.
• Prepares and files periodic financial statements for the CFO.
• Gathers, collates, and reports key statistics through the effective utilization of information systems.
• Provides suggestions in strategic financial planning including identifying opportunities for improved fiscal viability.
• Assists the CFO in the preparation of the annual Medicare cost report.
• Prepares and reports all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
• Manages payroll practices and assures compliance with state and federal regulations, including wages, salaries, and benefit regulations.
• Prepares all requested documentation for annual internal and external audits.
• Maintains patient and organization confidentiality at all times.

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