Assistant Controller - Cayuga Health System

Assistant Controller

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Responsible for the preparation of accurate internal financial statements, coordination of annual financial audit, oversight of budget process, and preparation and filing of the annual IRS informational returns at the direction of the Controller. This position is the functional lead for the accounting team (Senior Accountant(s), Accountant(s), with final authority of the Controller.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assists Financial Controller with the following:
  • Financial Statements:
    • Responsible for reporting month end closings, financial statement preparation, and annual audits as assigned.
    • Responsible for assigned journal entries, account reconciliations, and related account analysis
    • Reviews staff account reconciliations
    • Oversees miscellaneous accounts receivable billings, and ensures timely and accurate reports are generated related to outstanding balances and aging on each account
    • Responsible for maintaining prepaid accounts, details, and reconciliations
    • Ensuring internal controls are properly implemented and followed.
  • Budget:
    • Responsible for annual operating, capital and FTE budgets, including acting as main contact and educator for CMC Directors and managers
    • Taxes and gov't related reports:
      • Gather data, complete, and file annual tax returns (990, unrelated business income, others as assigned).
    • Responsible for claiming funds for CMC reported to NYS as Unclaimed Funds
  • Other:
    • Complete surveys and audits as assigned
    • Oversees accurate bonus calculations in collaboration with provider contracts department and payroll.
    • Assist as needed with creation, update, and review policies related to Accounting/Finance
    • Provides regular reports to leadership, such as budget variances, FTE reports, etc.
    • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • All other assigned duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education - BS in Accounting (or work experience equivalent)
• Experience - 5 years of accounting experience
• Licensure - N/A

Physical Requirements:

• 90% sitting 10% standing

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Hybrid

Compensation Disclosure

• $90,000 to $120,000

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.