Corporate Controller

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc.; Orangeburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible schedule

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

HIMSS seeks an experienced financial leader to direct the accounting department, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for HIMSS and related entities. You will establish policies, oversee reconciliations, and coordinate external audits while guiding a team across remote and domestic operations.

This role requires deep GAAP knowledge, 10+ years of experience, and the ability to mentor staff.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MS or MBA preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time experience in industry or public accounting, including managing remote teams and international operations.
• Exceptional accounting and analytical skills; deadline-focused; professional ethics.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop accounting professionals.
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Direct the Accounting Department’s monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and deliver reconciled financial information for internal and external statements.
• Develop and enforce financial policies to safeguard assets.
• Manage accounts receivable aging including billings, cash receipts, and merchant accounting via Assistant Controller.
• Oversee accounts payable, POs, petty cash, expense reports, payroll, and tax compliance under Assistant Controller.
• Ensure currency translation and foreign tax compliance across HIMSS international offices.
• Establish controls to verify integrity of financial systems and data.
• Lead system enhancements and integrations with NetSuite, Concur, and ADP; coordinate project plans.
• Deliver audit work papers and reconciliations in a timely manner; provide QA on interim financials.
• Advise CFO/CEO on accounting policies, GAAP, and financial reporting.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Policy development

Multi-entity management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

ADP

Jobbeschreibung

At HIMSS, we are a catalyst for change in the health and wellness ecosystem. Guided by our vision to realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere, and our mission to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology, we embrace transformation as our \"why\" and technology as our \"how.\" As one of the largest and most experienced global healthcare associations, we know that true progress requires fresh perspectives, bold solutions, and collective action. Join HIMSS and be part of reimagining the future of health and wellness!

Position Purpose:

This position leads the organization’s accounting operations and is responsible for a complete, accurate, and timely financial close. Establishes, documents, and enforces accounting policies, work standards, and internal controls, and appraises their soundness, adequacy, and compliance on an ongoing basis. Delivers the reconciled financial information, work papers and analysis required to support preparation of the organization’s internal and external financial statements. Directs the relationships with the external audit firms and supports the successful planning and execution of the annual audits and tax filings.

Essential Functions:

• Direct the activities of the Accounting Department related to the planning, execution, and accurate and timely completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, and deliver complete and reconciled financial information required for the preparation of internal and external financial statements for HIMSS and related entities.


• Develop and enforce the financial policies required to safeguard the assets of the organization.


• Accountable for the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, and merchant accounting, with day-to-day oversight provided through the Assistant Controller.


• Accountable for the accurate and timely processing of disbursements, including accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing, and corporate payroll tax compliance, with day-to-day oversight provided through the Assistant Controller.


• Accountable for the accounting activities of HIMSS international offices and entities, ensuring continuous adherence to policy and financial control requirements, including compliance with GAAP for currency translation and foreign tax liability (VAT).


• Establish and maintain the systems and controls that verify the integrity of the organization’s financial systems, processes and data.


• Lead financial system enhancements and implementations. Coordinate with third-party providers (e.g., NetSuite, Concur, ADP) and consultants to develop project plans for each enhancement or implementation, ensuring proper time management and adoption.


• Plan and direct the timely delivery of all audit work papers and reconciliations, monthly, quarterly, and annually, in good form. Provide independent quality assurance review of all account reconciliations and of interim financial information.


• Provides leadership and guidance to the CFO, CEO, and executive management team on accounting policies, financial reporting, and the application of GAAP.


• Continually improve the quality and transparency of the accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules that underlie the financial reporting and disclosures of the organization and its subsidiaries.


• Direct fixed asset reporting and the fixed asset physical inventory process.


• Mentor, coach, and develop employees through orientation, training, goal setting and communication while ensuring team engagement and morale. Provide periodic performance feedback and appraisals.


• Perform other related duties as required or assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the department and to accomplish strategic goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MS or MBA preferred


• CPA preferred


• A minimum of ten (10) years (full-time) experience in industry or public accounting, including experience managing remote teams and with organizations with international operations.


• Exceptional accounting and analytical skills; deadline-focused; professional standard of ethics


• Proven ability to mentor and develop accounting professionals


• Strong leadership and mentoring skills; able to create initiatives and manage outcomes


• Demonstrable experience utilizing technology to meet financial close goals; NetSuite experience highly preferred


• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.


• Must be able to conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.


• Candidates must reside in one of the following eligible states:
  AL, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.

Why we love HIMSS, and why you will, too:

• Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment.


• Flexible working arrangements, opportunity to work hybrid.


• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.


• Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer!


• Well-being programs to support all of your emotional, physical, and financial needs


• Emphasis on continuous learning and development.

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