Financial Controller (FT Salaried) - Blanchard Valley Health System

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management of the accounting staff, assist with accounting related duties as necessary, while developing meaningful departmental and individual goals, and continuous departmental improvement. This position is accountable for the overall accuracy of financial books and records and is responsible for various external reporting and facilitation of the organization year-end financial audit. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Accountable for the overall accuracy of BVHS’s respective financial books and records to reflect the appropriate financial results of the Organization. Includes review of entries to the general ledger to assure accuracy and compliance with established accounting regulations and procedures. Accountable for the accurate and timely completion and review of significant balance sheet account reconciliations and audits.
• Duty 2: Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures that govern the financial functions of the organization. Reviews these annually and recommends changes, if required.
• Duty 3: Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local rules and regulations and general economic conditions and recommends modifications in the health system's operations to the Finance and HR leadership.
• Duty 4: Responsible for developing and monitoring internal controls to assure compliance with established procedures.
• Duty 5: Accountable for the accurate and timely completion of external reports to comply with various governmental, banking, and taxing authorities. Including but not limited to: a. Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports. b. Forms 990 and 990T for all appropriate BVHS entities. c. Forms 1065 for various BVHS related partnerships and joint ventures. d. Forms 1120, FT1120, and city returns for various 'for profit' related entities. e. Quarterly bondholder reporting. f. annual Audited Financial Statements g. All other required tax related filings.
• Duty 6: Assists Administration and Department Leaders with their specific projects including any special financial analysis that may be required and education of financial systems, processes and tools.
• Duty 7: Accountable for financial oversight of self-insured malpractice program (SIR).
• Duty 8: Responsible for proper implementation of accounting treatment and disclosures of unusual or infrequent financial transactions based on researching, networking, or attainment of education – e.g. capitalization of construction interest, gift annuities, partnerships/joint ventures with other providers or physicians, capital vs. operating leases, debt financing, purchase accounting, general taxation issues.
• Duty 9: Maintains an appropriate working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as it relates to BVHS's financial activities.
• Duty 10: Identifies opportunities within the Department and Organization to improve processes and procedures. Analyze, recommend, develop, and implement plans for continuous improvement.
• Duty 11:  Accountable for system treasury management functions including cash forecasting, investment recordkeeping, and debt & interest rate swap management.
• Duty 12: Presents financial results to Executive Steering Council (ESC), Finance Committee, Compliance & Audit Committee, and Foundation Board, as necessary
• Duty 13: Accountable for review and analysis of payor contracts (with the assistance of Revenue Cycle & Managed Care) to ensure proper payment terms
• Duty 14: Assists with annual budgeting process & long range financial planning process

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other closely related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 4+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
• Microsoft Office experience in Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, with expert level experience in Excel
• A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).  You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA
• 2+ years in a healthcare/hospital environment
• Experience in creating and utilizing advanced reporting functions, such as Power BI and similar systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit continuously for six hours a day and stand for one hour a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel and community involvement.