Controller

Curry Health Network; Gold Beach (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry Health Network in Gold Beach, Oregon, seeks an experienced Controller to oversee critical financial functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and banking operations.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in finance, preferably in the healthcare sector. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and producing financial reports.

Join our team to support our mission of delivering compassionate care while developing financial leadership systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, and related fields.
• Experience in the healthcare industry required, either direct or via auditing.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Handle banking transactions and manage cash accounts.
• Assist in the production of budgets and monitor budget variances.

Skills

MS Office technology suite proficiency

Strong analytical & critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or management

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the CFO, the Controller manages critical financial functions: payroll, accounts payable, and banking, including bank reconciliations; managing cash accounts; capital project accounting; maintaining the general ledger and producing period-end accounting journal entries and financial reports; using the accounting system to produce reports as needed; and responding to requests for information from department managers, administrators, and external entities. The Controller also works with department leaders to develop the annual budget, and throughout the year to identify budget variances. The Controller provides support to external entities in producing Medicare Cost Report and annual audit. In addition, the Controller produces “provider productivity reports” to provide a basis for provider compensation. Finally, the Controller helps review contracts and conducts analyses to help identify financial problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Essential Functions

• Manages the payroll & accounts payable processes.
• Manages all banking transactions and cash accounts. Produces daily cash monitoring reports. Produces periodic bank reconciliation.
• Manages accounting for all capital acquisitions and projects. Maintains the Fixed Asset files.
• Maintains the general ledger and produces period-end journal entries and accounting statements.
• Responds to requests for information from both internal and external parties. Produces reports as needed using the accounting and related systems. Manages the production of periodic provider productivity reports.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with contract terms and reviews prospective contracts.
• Assists in the production of budgets and produces reports that monitor budget variances. Provides support for cost reports & annual audits.
• Provides leadership in developing financial systems, by either repairing or replacing those currently in place.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

Shared Values

• Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.
• Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.
• Curiosity: We promote learning.
• Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or management is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials are preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience is required including financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, treasury, audit, tax, and payroll.
• (5) years of relevant experience working in the healthcare industry is required, either direct experience or via auditing of healthcare organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with MS Office technology suite, including strong Excel skills.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and be deadline-oriented, with strong analytical & critical thinking skills.
• Possess a good understanding of US GAAP.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with staff, management and other stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• None of the time: Taste or Smell, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands/arms
• Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand, walk, push/pull
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Talk or hear
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: Sit, use hands to finger

Physical Demands

• Weight lifted: None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds; Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 25 pounds; From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement; Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

Special Vision Requirements

Close, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock
• Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

Repetitive Motion Actions

• 0 hours- Foot control
• From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy
• From 3 – 4 hours per day: No requirement
• From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement
• From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands; grasping: simple, light, fine dexterity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.