Director of Accounting

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC. is seeking a Director of Accounting (Controller) to oversee general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cost accounting and decision support. This senior role supervises staff, coordinates with the VP of Finance and external auditors, and drives GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The position requires a CPA, a bachelor's in accounting, and at least five years of healthcare financial management experience. Typical hours are 8 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license with an active permit to practice required.
• Minimum of five years healthcare financial management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors compliance with accounting/finance policies and procedures.
• Reviews and presents monthly financial reports.
• Maintains all accounting, financial, and general business records in a secure, confidential manner in compliance with GAAP, governing laws, and rules from regulatory agencies.
• Maintains the cost accounting computer system.
• Prepares financial analyses as requested by management.
• Develops internal control procedures and monitors for compliance.
• Works with external auditors and consultants in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the annual budget and other financial management/analytical duties.
• Assists in preparation of the annual Medicare cost report and other functions as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises, directs and plans the operation of the Accounting Department.
• Operates the Accounting Department within budget.
• Responds to issues of harassment and discrimination per company policy.
• Completes employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company policy.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

This professional accounting management position is responsible for maintaining a high standard accounting function including general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cost accounting and decision support. The Director of Accounting (Controller) supervises the employees in the Accounting Department, assists the VP of Finance with the analytical projects as requested. The Director works with external auditors and consultants. This management position is responsible for preparing and analyzing clinic statistical reports, budgets and financial reports. As the Director, this position works actively with other Team Leaders/Directors in communicating and coordinating accounting functions which affect all departments. The Director performs a wide range of financial, operational and management tasks.

Work Schedule

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours and days may vary to meet accounting work deadlines.

Primary Duties

• Develops and monitors compliance with accounting/finance policies and procedures.
• Reviews and presents monthly financial reports.
• Maintains all accounting, financial, and general business records in a secure, confidential manner in compliance with GAAP, governing laws, and rules from regulatory agencies.
• Maintains the cost accounting computer system.
• Prepares financial analyses as requested by management.
• Develops internal control procedures and monitors for compliance.
• Works with external auditors and consultants in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the annual budget and other financial management/analytical duties.
• Assists in preparation of the annual Medicare cost report and other functions as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervises, directs and plans the operation of the Accounting Department.
• Operates the Accounting Department within budget.
• Responds to issues of harassment and discrimination per company policy.
• Completes employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company policy.

Qualifications/Specifications:

• Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field required (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Licensure/Certification: CPA license with an active permit to practice required.
• Experience: Minimum of five years healthcare financial management experience preferred.