Controller

Socket.dev; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospital Corporation in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Controller or Assistant Controller to oversee accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting. The role coordinates annual audits, tax filings, budget development, and compliance with hospital policies, while leading the accounting team and ensuring timely, accurate financial data.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, with MBA and CPA preferred, and at least five years of hospital-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with finance/accounting.
• MBA preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 5 years’ experience as Controller or Assistant Controller in larger hospital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit schedules for independent auditors in a timely fashion.
• Prepare the federal and state tax returns for hospital entities.
• Demonstrates leadership and applies guest relation standards in interdepartmental activities.
• Provides analysis of income, expenditures and capital asset values with comparisons to prior periods.
• Make recommendations to reduce operating costs and increase revenue.
• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate accounting functions.
• Evaluate procedures to improve methods of reducing costs of accounting operations.
• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets.
• Participate in required education for program curricula.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in finance and/or Accounting

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Overview

Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Visionpremiums for you and your family!

Wage Compensation - Min: $160,000.00 Max: $ 248,000.00

Manages the daily operations in accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Performs various cost accounting functions, analyzes cost records, prepares budgets and completes Foundation, Medical Service Corporation, and Hospital financial statements. Coordinates the annual financial audit with independent auditors. Directs planning and preparation of annual operating and capital budgets. Ensure that the corporate tax returns are prepared for mailing by due dates. Completes all Medicare and Medicaid schedules for their cost reports. Complete the necessary tax reports that meet Federal & State reporting regulations. Provide the necessary training and education for accounting staff necessary to maintain skills and compliance with hospital and accounting policy procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that audit schedules and designated balance sheet reconciliations are provided to independent auditors in a timely fashion.
• Prepares the federal and state tax returns for Good Shepherd Hospital Corporation, Good Shepherd Medical Foundation, and Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation.
• Demonstrates good leadership and incorporates guest relation standards into daily interdepartmental activities.
• Provides analysis of organization’s income, expenditures and capital asset values with comparisons to previous periods.
• Make recommendations concerning methods of reducing operating costs and increasing revenue.
• Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates functions and activities in accounting.
• Evaluates procedures to improve methods of reducing costs of accounting operations and improve workflow.
• Prepares annual operating and capital budgets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in finance and/or Accounting.

Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

Required: 5 years’ experience as Controller or Assistant Controller in larger hospital.

Preferred: NA

Other:

NA

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in finance and/or Accounting.

Preferred: Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

Required: 5 years’ experience as Controller or Assistant Controller in larger hospital.

Preferred: NA

Other:

NA

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting light office items (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity to view computer screens and read detailed financial documents. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically. May be required to move throughout the healthcare facility, including administrative and clinical areas.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office setting within a healthcare facility. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The office environment is climate-controlled, well-lit, and ergonomically designed for extended computer work. While this role is primarily office-based and does not involve direct patient care, the employee may occasionally be present in clinical areas or interact with staff working in clinical environments. As such, there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases. The organization provides appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed to ensure safety.

40 Hours USD $160,000.00/Yr. USD $248,000.00/Yr. 01-8200 Accounting Day