Controller Finance and Accounting Callahan

University of Alabama; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Birmingham is seeking a Controller for its UAB Callahan Eye. The Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, CPA certification, and seven years of relevant experience. This position offers full-time employment in a collaborative environment focused on optimizing financial performance.

Benefits

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for the PSLF Program

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting or related field and significant experience preferred.
• Must hold a current CPA license.
• Seven years of relevant financial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize financial performance.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) preferred.

Position Overview

Shifts : full-time

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include : robust educational assistance programs generous paid time off employee assistance and wellness programs paid parental leave qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program plus more.

Job Highlights

For over 60 years UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and UAB Callahan Eye Clinics have been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients transforming the future of eye care and curing the worlds blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally for outstanding patient care treatment of eye trauma and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation annually performing more than 15000 surgeries at UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and completing more than 120000 clinic visits at UAB Callahan Eye Clinics. Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to trauma eye care at the regions only 24 / 7 freestanding dedicated eye emergency department. As a proud part of UAB Medicine UAB Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future.

Job Description

The Controller-UAB Callahan Eye oversees financial operations ensuring the accurate preparation and analysis of financial reports maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Works collaboratively with various departments to manage and optimize financial performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• The preparation and accuracy of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• That all financial reports are prepared in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and healthcare regulations.
• Variance analysis and recommends corrective actions to senior leadership.
• The development and preparation of the annual budget.
• Accurate forecasting and financial projections to senior leadership.
• Budget adherence and work with department heads to manage costs effectively.
• The day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger.
• The financial staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Proper accounting of revenue and expenses including reimbursement from insurance providers and government programs.
• And maintains strong internal controls to safeguard the organizations assets.
• Compliance with healthcare-specific regulations including Medicare Medicaid and other healthcare reimbursement standards.
• And oversees internal and external audits ensuring timely completion and compliance with financial regulations.
• Financial analysis to identify trends variances and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Capital expenditures and return on investment for major projects.
• Cash flow to ensure that the organization has sufficient funds for operations and capital projects.
• With the CFO to optimize cash management and investment strategies.
• A collaborative high-performance culture within the finance department.
• With leadership to support strategic financial planning and growth initiatives.
• Financial insight and guidance on new healthcare services partnerships and acquisitions.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Vacancy : 1