Controller

Terrebonne General Health System; Houma, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Houma, LA seeks an accounting professional to plan, organize and control activities across general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and financial analysis. This role also leads new projects to improve efficiency within the accounting department.

The position requires a degree in accounting or business administration with a minor in accounting; CPA or MBA are preferred credentials, with at least one year of on-the-job training prior to full duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or business administration with minor in accounting.
• CPA designation preferred; MBA designation preferred.
• Knowledge of computer systems is preferable; experience in accounting or bookkeeping field.
• Advanced knowledge of general finance or healthcare financial management is preferred.
• A minimum of one year on-the-job training is required before full duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control activities of general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial analysis and cost areas.
• Initiate and implement new projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting department.

Education

Degree in accounting or business administration with minor in accounting

CPA designation preferred

MBA designation preferred

Job description

Day (United States of America) Department: 100 - 821000 TG - Accounting

Position Description: Responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the activities of the general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, financial analysis and cost areas. He/she also has primary responsibility for initiating and implementing new projects that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting department.

Qualifications: A degree from a recognized college or university with a major either in accounting or in business administration with a minor in accounting. CPA designation preferred; MBA designation preferred. Knowledge of computer systems is preferable as well as previous experience in the accounting or bookkeeping field. Advanced knowledge of general finance or healthcare financial management is preferred. A minimum of one year on-the-job training is required before full assumption of duties.