Full Time Controller (Finance)

Hendricks Regional Health
United States, Indiana, Danville
1000 East Main Street (Show on map)
Sep 06, 2024
Job Summary : Devise and maintain a system for internal controls to provide sufficient assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are properly authorized and recorded and detailed accounting records are kept which accurately and fairly reflect financial activities. Assures that department customer(s) needs are met through the efficient and effective leadership/management of department resources. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: Core elements: Maintains twenty-four hour responsibility and accountability for operations of assigned departments. 1. Supports hospital mission and value statement, strategic plan and vision, and each department's service statement/department philosophy. 2. Develops, administers, and evaluates each department's goals and objectives which are consistent with hospital goals and objectives. 3. Develops, administers, and evaluates each department's policies and procedures which are consistent with hospital policies and procedures. Interprets and administers hospital policies and procedures. 4. Maintains responsibility and accountability for effective fiscal management of each department including: Operating expense Human resource allocation Capital expenditure Revenue maximization 5. Assures competency of staff and self by: Timely completion of performance appraisals Staff completion at mandatory continuing education training Implementation of disciplinary actions when appropriate Hiring of qualified, competent staff Completion of hospital, departmental and position specific orientation for new or transferred associates Professional development of self Personal compliance and departmental compliance to hospital-wide minimum standards of performance Verification of certifications/licensure as appropriate 6. Accountable and responsible for Performance Improvement (PI) in each department. Fosters culture of continuous quality improvement and hospitality. Develops formal PI plan and monitors trends Assures implementation of PI concepts in the evaluation of departmental processes Eliminates waste within department and empowers associates to do the same Facilitates teamwork intra and inter-departmentally. Removes barriers that impede service to the customer across and within department(s). Fosters pride of workmanship among hospital associates Establishes a culture to "do the right thing the first time" Integrate risk management and patient safety concepts into PI Establishes a culture supportive of the Hospitality program 7. Assures a safe working environment for self and others through: Compliance to infection control/universal precaution standards Hazardous materials management Disaster/fire safety management Adherence to administration of general safety policy and procedures 8. Communicates effectively, via written/verbal reports and by remaining visible/ accessible to Hospital associates, and in a timely manner with: Board of Directors Management Council and Executive Directors Department Managers Business Office associates Medical Staff Financial Auditors and Consultants General Public 9. Supports community focus of hospital through participation in community events and activities. Department Specific Elements: 1. Maintains accurate financial records. 2. Reports accurate financial and statistical data monthly to: Board of Directors Management Council and Executive Directors Department Managers Others as requested 3. Develop and maintain a system of internal controls that provides safeguards of hospital financial resources. Cash Receipts Cash Disbursements Investments Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 4. Maintains fixed asset accounting system. 5. Assists CFO in annual budget/financial plan development. 6. Coordinates and assists with financial audits and consulting engagements: Independent Auditors State Board of Accounts Medicare Intermediary Financial Consultants 7. Payroll and other tax reporting. 8. Serves as chairman of Capital Expenditure Committee. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Required: 1. Bachelor Degree with a major in accounting. 2. Three or more years experience in a hospital financial institution or healthcare accounting firm. Mandatory Licensure/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40