Regional Hospital Controller

Posted:
9/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States ⋅ New Mexico, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Remote

Clearsky Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

We are looking for a new Regional Hospital Controller to join our growing team! This position will be remote and require travel! The ideal person will have an attention to detail and communicate well with others.

The Regional Hospital Controller serves as finance support and strategic partner to assigned Hospital CEO’s and their Hospital Leadership Team, providing guidance and recommendations to improve financial performance. Primary responsibilities include daily monitoring and reporting of KPI’s, review and approval of supplier invoices, weekly financial projections, assistance with month end close, operational reporting, ad hoc financial analysis, and annual budget preparation.  

ClearSky is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We also offer competitive pay and benefits to include: 401K and HSA Match, Employee Health & Wellness Program, and Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement! Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and employees.

Essential Functions:

  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) daily as measured against established benchmarks. Provide timely communication to Hospital CEO’s and Senior Leadership Team regarding observations.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of financial strategies to improve the financial performance of hospitals. Monitor and report on the progress related to financial improvement initiatives.
  • Perform Weekly Financial Projections (WFP’s) based on real time KPI’s and budget comparison. Provide actionable recommendations to Hospital CEO’s. Compare to final month end results and research large discrepancies from expectation.  
  • Review and approve supplier invoices. Verify amounts invoiced are in accordance with agreed upon terms of respective supplier contracts. Confirm accuracy of general ledger coding in accordance with descriptive chart of accounts. Ensure adequate supporting documentation is attached. Work with Hospital Leadership Team and/or Accounts Payable Department to resolve any issues identified. 
  • Maintain updated summary of supplier contracts for assigned hospitals, including an understanding of the covered services, payment terms, expiration dates, and contact information.
  • Assist Corporate Accounting Department with hospital specific month end close processes, including contract labor accruals, outside service accruals, and net revenue estimations.
  • Review and analyze monthly operational financials of hospitals providing explanation for variances from prior monthly trends and budgets. Review and discuss with Hospital CEO’s and Hospital Leadership Team as needed.   
  • Participate in the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of adequate and effective financial processes at the hospital level to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Perform other ad hoc financial analysis for hospital leadership as requested.
  • Assist with the annual budgeting process for hospitals using Workday Adaptive Planning. Analyze operating results monthly and provide insight to Hospital CEO’s and Hospital Leadership Team regarding identified variances from budget.

Minimum Job Requirements 


Minimum Education & Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
  • Seven (7) years of accounting or financial analysis experience in healthcare, preferrable Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a managerial role
  • Workday experience preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of current accounting principles, processes, documentation requirements, related laws, and best practices.
  • Advanced analytical, problem solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
  • Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

  • A significant amount sitting.
  • Lifting/exerting of up to 25 lbs.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
  • Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to hear overhead pages.

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