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Jersey Community Hospital

Controller

Jersey Community Hospital, Jerseyville, Illinois, United States, 62052

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Description Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for the oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities of JCH, including the JCH Medical Group. The Controller will also be involved in supporting presentations to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Daily activities to include the preparation of monthly financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Requirements Responsibilities Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Local regulations and guidelines, generally accepted accounting principles, hospital pay practices and confidentiality policies. Designs, maintains and provides oversight of the accounting department policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accurate financial reporting. Manages Finance Department staff including training, productivity, and evaluation. Responsible for preparing and accuracy of posting journal entries, analyzing account balances for variances, reconciling various GL accounts, general ledger balances, financial record and reports. Responsible for accounting, accounts payable, treasury, and assistance with the coordination of payroll. Leads year-end audits and cost report processes, including the audit coordination and the preparation of analytical reviews and schedules. Designs, maintains and provides oversight of the organization’s financial internal control structures over recognition of revenue, receipts of cash, and expenditures Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinates the annual budget process, compares to actual results, and identifies, explains and corrects variances as appropriate. Completes analytical review and follow up with department heads regarding all material budget variances. Performs other related work as required or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred or equivalent related accounting experience

Experience A minimum of five years of experience in healthcare finance with prior management experience preferred. Computer experience with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required. Experience in use of automated accounting software. Payroll and accounts payable experience. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Requirements Ability to use written and spoken communication in formal and informal situations to convey meaning, build shared understanding, and productively move agendas forward excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel with advanced spreadsheet and graphical presentation skills, Word, and Power Point. Proficient data entry skills and proven ability to use electronic data processing equipment and related financial software applications. Knowledge of accounting terminology, principles, and procedures. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to be tactful and polite with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Ability to understand a situation, issues or problem by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracking its implications step by step. Works collaboratively with others toward improving organizational performance and supports goals and objectives of the organization. Observes established hospital and department policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safety, infection control and other environmental regulations

Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program

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