Controller

Central Ozarks Medical Center; Richland (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ozarks Medical Center in Missouri seeks a senior accounting leader to oversee budgeting, financial planning, reporting, payroll, and internal controls. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, and drive cost savings and revenue initiatives in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, at least 5 years of accounting experience, and supervisory experience; healthcare experience and CPT/ICD10 knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
• 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes and medical/dental office experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating budgeting, procurement, and financial planning.
• Recommends financial actions to the executive team by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, P&L and other reports.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations and audits.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports and manages budgets and forecasts.
• Audits documents to substantiate transactions; maintains internal controls and backups.
• Answers questions by researching accounting policy and regulations.
• Manages Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Specialist.
• Oversees payroll process for timely, accurate paychecks.
• Participates in developing and supporting the company’s strategic plan.
• Prepares analysis of income/expense accounts to identify trends and savings.
• Supervises the Accounting Manager and ensures timely work completion.
• Develops policies and procedures for purchasing processes.
• Analyzes program policies, provides interpretation for finance to purchasing within guidelines.
• Supports CFO with special projects and workflow improvements.
• Monitors account approvals to control vendor relationships.
• Involves in automation/testing of purchasing and logistics software.
• Provides oversight for USAC program, including filings and invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Data entry

Time management

Compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Healthcare accounting experience

Job description

• Coordinating budgeting, procurement, and financial planning
• Recommends financial actions to the executive team by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports and manages quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintains financial security by following internal controls. Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Manages the Accounts Payable Specialist and Accounting Specialist.
• Oversees the payroll process to ensure timely and accurate delivery of employee paychecks.
• Participates in the development and support of the company’s strategic plan.
• Prepares analysis of assigned income and expense accounts as assigned by the CFO, to identify positive and negative trends and find opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.
• Supervises the Accounting Manager and is responsible for ensuring work is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develops and coordinates new policies and procedures regarding purchasing processes.
• Conducts analysis of program policies and procedures, develops plans, formulates guidelines, implements new developments and procedures, and provides policy interpretation for finance to purchasing customers within corporate guidelines.
• Support the CFO with special projects and workflow processes improvements.
• Monitors approval of accounts to maintain an appropriate degree of control over vendor relationships.
• Participates in any development requirements and is involved in the automation/test of purchasing and logistics software.
• Provides oversight for USAC program, including the filing of annual applications and monthly invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some corporate purchasing experience preferred.

Education and/or experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field required. Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes and medical or dental office experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.Experience in financial project management, financial data analysis, and reporting. Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions. 5 years of professional experience in accounting required. Experience with accounting in a healthcare organization is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management. High level of communication proficiency.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with accounting concepts such as income and expense statements, budgets, and controls on cash such as into and out of COMC for deposit to the bank. Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting. Financial management.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities

Outgoing personality with strong phone etiquette skills, outstanding customer service skills. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. Ability to operate office equipment and computer skills required. Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Organization, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management. Problem solving. Decision making.

• Performs all duties and assignments dependable, whether supervision is present or not.
• Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.

• Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.

• Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.
• Ability to gain expertise related to trends and issues, laws and regulations associated with the delivery of dental and oral health services.
• Ability to work with challenging patients and staff with Empathy and Compassion.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement

To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required. Employee must have valid Missouri driver’s license and availability of a motor vehicle.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hours are flexible as approved by the CFO with increased hours for weekends and evenings during special events. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality is mandatory.

About COMC

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979. Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality healthcare regardless of insurance status.

Our Mission

COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values

Selfless Service: We lead by example Passionate: We promote community. Approachable: We communicate openly Resilient: We enable and Inspire Responsive: We take action Resourceful: We collaborate