Controller

The US Oncology Network; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 156,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k plan with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a senior financial leader to guide the practice's budgeting, forecasting, and accounting operations across multiple sites. You will partner with executive leadership and physician owners to optimize cost effectiveness and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred), at least seven years of fiscal management experience, and healthcare/multi-state exposure. CPA/CMPE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in fiscal management.
• Three (3) years public accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-state (Minnesota and Wisconsin) environment preferred.
• CPA, CMPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors financial plans and budgets for the practice.
• Advises executive leadership and physician owners on financial programs.
• Ensures GAAP-compliant financial reporting and general ledger integrity.
• Oversees revenue cycle processes and key accounts reconciliation.
• Coordinates external audits and manages budgets for operating units.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Minnesota Oncology is a physician-owned practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Minnesota Oncology is a physician-owned practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Why Work for Us?

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) year 1
• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

Responsibilities

Serves as the practice's day-to-day financial expert; partners with other members of executive leadership and physician owners to develop long-term financial plans and budgets. Advises upline management and physician owners regarding the practice management financial programs in a multisite, single market location. Assists in determining financial goals for the various operating units, analyzing and reporting variances and maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Develops management reports, coordinates and monitors financial budgets and ensures financial reporting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops systems and monitors compliance with the various company/practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement with the practices and all related agreements.
• Ensure practice is compliant with all established accounting and revenue cycle policies/procedures and internal controls
• Oversight of revenue cycle and reconciliation of key accounts (AR, cash clearing, credit balances, reserves for contractual, bad debt and denials)
• Responsible for reporting detailed financial information to Executive Director and physician leadership; presents financials at physician meetings and board meetings.
• Supervises one Accounting Manager, one staff Accountant, and one Financial Analyst.
• Oversees month end accounting process.
• Liaison between McKesson Specialty Health and field for process implementation and control.
• Provides support to department managers, practice administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information and assists the organization toward its goal of improving cost effectiveness of health care delivery.
• Participates in development of practice objectives.
• Ensures information systems capture financial information required by third party payers, practice management, physicians, company and required external sources (Insurance, SEC, etc.)
• Ensures that fiscal deadlines are met and appropriate data is provided.
• Establishes and monitors internal controls of assets/resources, including developing and writing financial policies and procedures.
• Supervises business office in developing and implementing procedures relative to patient accounts and reimbursements by patient, insurance and other third party payers.
• Participates in the selection and implementation of computer software.
• Directs practice and site cost accounting, budgeting and special projects.
• Develops annual budget and coordinates and implements budgets for all operating units.
• Develops budget instructions, assists managers with budget preparation, ensures compliance with presentation deadlines and reviews reasonableness of final budget goals.
• Oversees operating, capital and cash flow budgets and assists practice management in exercising control to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgetary limits and are in compliance with Management Service Agreement and all related agreements.
• Reviews proposed contracts for financial impact and risk factors. Audits some contracts, orders and vouchers before processing.
• Coordinates external audits as necessary. Coordinates some activities in keeping books and records, including maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Coordinates payroll functions and related reporting. Ensures proper receiving, deposition, and disbursing of all center funds and manages cash flow.

Salary Level

$155,500 - $220,472 annual; bonus eligible

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in fiscal management.
• Three (3) years public accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-state (Minnesota and Wisconsin) environment preferred.
• CPA, CMPE preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with practice management, staff, and physicians. Work may require occasional travel by air or automobile.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.