Controller - $5,000 Sign On + Relocation Allowance

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital seeks a Controller to direct all financial management activities, including accounting, regulatory reporting, and budget preparation. The role emphasizes internal controls, timely financial statements, and collaboration with leadership.

The ideal candidate will have hospital experience, strong budgeting and accounting skills, and a CPA or MBA is preferred. This salaried position offers a sign-on and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred.
• Approximately 5–7 years of related work experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manages all accounting operations including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, cost accounting and revenue recognition.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and forecasts; reports variances to budget.
• Oversees preparation of financial statements; publishes timely monthly financials.
• Coordinates regulatory reporting and tax filings; supports audits as needed.
• Develops and documents internal controls to strengthen financial processes.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Regulatory reporting

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:
Controller - $5,000 Sign On + Relocation Allowance

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift

Minimum: Depending on Experience

Maximum: Depending on Experience (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position)

Department: Finance Division

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description

ControllerThe Controller position is tasked with directing all aspects of financial management, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as developing internal controls and procedures.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to thebehavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller position is tasked with directing all aspects of financial management, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as developing internal controls and procedures.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all accounting operations including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, cost accounting and revenue recognition
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reports variances to budget
• Oversees the preparation of financial statements with the help of the accounting staff and prepares and publishes timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Researches technical accounting issues for compliance

• Conducts special analysis and projects, as assigned, and prepares reports detailing findings for CFO/CEO review
• Analyzes actual performance (expenses and revenues) against budgeted performance and makes determination of causes for such budget variances
• Manages the annual operational budget process. Coordinates the preparation of all budget work papers, conducts in-services for managers on budgeting, compiles all input from management, coordinates work sessions with senior leadership, and produces spreadsheets and documentation of the budget for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board
• Oversees the productivity process for Bay Area Hospital and ensures the accuracy of reporting
• Coordinates and supports month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Directs, coaches, provides consultation and serves as a resource to the staff of the department and other managers and executive leadership on financial issues, processes, systems and requirements
• Manages compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Cooperates with independent, regulatory, and third party audits by explaining accounting practices and systems and coordinating preparation of requested materials
• Analyzes operational needs of users of financial and statistical information, and determines how to meet those needs
• Develops departmental goals, objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operations

• Serves as a role model, coaches and motivates staff in appropriate customer service behaviors and hospital values

• Coordinates work on the annual audit
• Selects, trains, supervises staff
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures needed to produce results
• Experience using a personal computer. Must be able to demonstrate ability to use word processor and spreadsheet software programs, including data bases and query tools
• Applies advanced accounting techniques in order to evaluate existing procedures for recording financial transactions and recommends methods for reducing time and cost of accounting operations
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attends related conferences, seminars
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and statistics in order to prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile accounts at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a variety of internal contacts as well as outside service providers
• Systems knowledge and computer usage exposure to ensure ongoing high data integrity for all financial and statistical information maintained or distributed from accounting systems

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Approximately 5 to 7 years related work experience, preferably in a hospital setting

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require off-site travel

Compensation Grade

J

Compensation Grade Profile

J- Salaried

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all accounting operations including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, cost accounting and revenue recognition
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reports variances to budget
• Oversees the preparation of financial statements with the help of the accounting staff and prepares and publishes timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Researches technical accounting issues for compliance

• Conducts special analysis and projects, as assigned, and prepares reports detailing findings for CFO/CEO review
• Analyzes actual performance (expenses and revenues) against budgeted performance and makes determination of causes for such budget variances
• Manages the annual operational budget process. Coordinates the preparation of all budget work papers, conducts in-services for managers on budgeting, compiles all input from management, coordinates work sessions with senior leadership, and produces spreadsheets and documentation of the budget for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board
• Oversees the productivity process for Bay Area Hospital and ensures the accuracy of reporting
• Coordinates and supports month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Directs, coaches, provides consultation and serves as a resource to the staff of the department and other managers and executive leadership on financial issues, processes, systems and requirements
• Manages compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Cooperates with independent, regulatory, and third party audits by explaining accounting practices and systems and coordinating preparation of requested materials
• Analyzes operational needs of users of financial and statistical information, and determines how to meet those needs
• Develops departmental goals, objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operations

• Serves as a role model, coaches and motivates staff in appropriate customer service behaviors and hospital values

• Coordinates work on the annual audit
• Selects, trains, supervises staff
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and management skills
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures needed to produce results
• Experience using a personal computer. Must be able to demonstrate ability to use word processor and spreadsheet software programs, including data bases and query tools
• Applies advanced accounting techniques in order to evaluate existing procedures for recording financial transactions and recommends methods for reducing time and cost of accounting operations
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attends related conferences, seminars
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and statistics in order to prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile accounts at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a variety of internal contacts as well as outside service providers
• Systems knowledge and computer usage exposure to ensure ongoing high data integrity for all financial and statistical information maintained or distributed from accounting systems

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Approximately 5 to 7 years related work experience, preferably in a hospital setting

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require off-site travel