REGIONAL CONTROLLER

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Kealakekua (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kona Community Hospital seeks a West Hawaii Regional Controller who will report to the Regional CFO and oversee the financial health of the region. The role manages accounting, forecasting, reporting, and controls to ensure accurate monthly statements and sound financial operations.

The position requires strong leadership, coordination with the corporate office, and effective collaboration with vendors and external partners to support regional goals and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounting or financial management experience, including supervisory experience.
• Healthcare or hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software and strong financial reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement finance policies and procedures.
• Develop annual operating, capital, and cash flow budgets.
• Oversee cash flow management for the Region.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes and reporting of financial statements.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and automate finance-related processes.
• Direct the annual financial audit process and other required audits.
• Direct the annual cost report for the West Hawaii Region facilities.
• Lead special projects or programs and participate in hospital initiatives.
• Maintain liaison with Region, Corporate Office, vendors and external parties.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

3+ years supervisory experience

Healthcare accounting experience

Strong accounting & financial-reportin

Interpersonal & communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

HI:Big Island:Kealakekua:KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Management and Professional | Exempt

Posted 2 days ago

Description

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :BU00 |

SALARY RATE: Negotiable based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :

The West Hawaii Regional Controller is responsible to the Regional Chief Financial Officer (RCFO) and will plan, lead and direct financial activities, including accounting, financial forecasting, financial reporting, and control/monitoring of financial functions.

The primary purpose of the West Hawaii Regional Controller is the preparation and oversight of monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, operating, capital budgets, and auditing.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• A. Determines and implements the financial policies and procedures relating to all finance functions and activities.
• B. Manages the development of annual operating, capital, and cash flow budgets.
• C. Responsible for the cash flow management for the Region.
• D. Oversee the monthly and annual financial closing processes and ensures timely and accurate financial statements and reporting of payment activities (accounts payable, payroll, general accounting and regulatory reporting).
• E. Identifies and implements opportunities for increasing efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness and provides recommendations to streamline and/or automate finance-related processes.
• F. Directs the annual financial audit process and any other required audits, as assigned.
• G. Directs the annual cost report for the West Hawaii Region facilities.
• H. Implements special projects or programs as assigned. Participates in hospital projects and programs as requested.
• I. Maintains appropriate liaison and effective working relationships within the Region, Corporate Office, vendors, government agencies, and other external parties.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting or financial management, including three (3) years of supervisory experience. Previous healthcare, hospital, and public accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge of accounting software, and strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills required.

Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated project management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate in support of the Region’s goals. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Strong multi-tasking skills to manage time effectively and juggle priorities to meet deadlines. Proactive, can-do attitude and team player.

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact [phone], email: [e-mail] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at [phone], [e-mail].