Controller

Down East Community Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital is seeking a Controller to oversee the organization’s accounting functions, including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Accounts Payable, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial reporting.

The role provides financial information to leadership, coordinates reporting and analysis, and manages audits, tax, and regulatory deadlines with a strong emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Business with Accounting Concentration.
• 7-10 years of experience in Financial Accounting activities.
• 5+ years of Supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees accounting functions across the organization.
• Manages month-end close, ledgers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Prepares financial statements and board materials.
• Coordinates annual financial audit with external auditors.
• Ensures compliance with FASB, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees payroll and accounts payable processes.
• Provides financial analysis to senior leadership.

Skills

Excellent organizational and communic

Education

Degree in Accounting or Business with Accounting Concentration

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The Controller leads, oversees and performs the organization's accounting functions, including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Accounts Payable, for all organizational system entities. All functions are managed in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements. The position provides accounting and financial information to key stakeholders, coordinates financial reporting and analysis, and ensures all required financial, tax, audit, regulatory, compliance, and healthcare reimbursement deadlines are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains accounting standards, policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely maintenance of financial records.
• Oversees financial accounting activities and ensures compliance with FASB, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Performs and oversees core accounting functions, including month-end close activities, general ledger and bank reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and other detailed accounting activities necessary to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors a comprehensive master calendar of internal and external financial, tax, regulatory, audit, and compliance deadlines; coordinates required activities and deliverables to ensure timely completion and submission.
• Prepares monthly interim financial statements and the Finance Committee package, including supporting financial reports and materials for presentation to the Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
• Provides financial analysis, reporting, and other information to the Vice President of Finance, senior leaders, and department heads as requested or as needed.
• Identifies and communicates non-routine accounting issues to the Vice President of Finance in a timely manner.
• Leads the collection, preparation, and reporting of system budget documentation and related financial information.
• Leads the preparation of Cost Report schedules and coordinates responses to related information requests.
• Participates in healthcare reimbursement activities and related financial analysis, with increasing responsibility for reimbursement processes and requirements as knowledge and expertise develop.
• Leads the annual financial audit process, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely response to audit inquiries and completion of required supporting documentation.
• Leads the annual Form 990 tax return completion process and coordinates the collection and preparation of required financial information.
• Oversees Payroll and Accounts Payable systems to ensure accurate and timely processing and compliance with applicable IRS, federal, and state requirements.
• Provides leadership, management, and supervision of department employees, including oversight of departmental operations, workflow, and performance.
• Ensures department staff maintain compliance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains departmental compliance with applicable accreditation standards and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and requirements.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of and commitment to the organization's mission, vision, values, and service excellence standards in the performance of all responsibilities.
• Adheres to the organization's leadership profile and expectations for leadership behavior and performance.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category III: Employee not reasonably expected to be at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
• Develops and implements appropriate quality improvements for the department.
• Develops quality initiative projects and the methods necessary for initiating, testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting the effectiveness of the project.
• Establishes indicators to monitor departmental service in response to complaints, identified problems, variances, sentinel events, or new services as well as patient outcome oriented indicators for high volume and/or high risk services.
• Reports all Quality Improvement activities, measurements and results according to the established reporting structure.
• Participates in the annual review of the Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Program.
• Participates as a member of functional and/or process improvement team as appropriate to position or requested.
• Provides Quality Improvement orientation, training, and continuing education for all departmental staff.
• Involves all departmental staff members in the Quality Improvement Program’s plans and processes.
• Is accountable for identification and mitigation of risks and hazards within the department.

COMPLIANCE

• Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of DECH/CCH.
• Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of DECH/CCH.
• Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to Compliance Officer.
• Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.
• Educate, train, and supervise staff on all related compliance issues.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accounting or Business with Accounting Concentration.
• 7-10 years’ experience in Financial Accounting activities.
• 5+ years of Supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel and Word programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• The manager must maintain strict confidentiality in all areas of hospital business.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Sedentary: Occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds independently. Sits most of the time. Stands or walks briefly.