Tucson Medical Center

Controller

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, United States

Controller Job CategoryManagement ScheduleFull time Shift1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY:
Directs and manages day to day accounting processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Capital Asset and Budget Tracking, and Federal and State tax reporting . Oversees the timely and accurate reporting of financial information as well as the annual external audit. Participates in other aspects of Finance as required, including supporting the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversees management of Corporation’s general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, capital asset, and tax preparation.

Oversees completion of tax reporting, including but not limited to: Federal and State annual reports, payroll, property, and sales.

Coordinates cash management of accounts payable and payroll with treasury department to achieve Corporation’s cash management goals.

Maintains accountability for accuracy of payroll checks, tax calculations, deductions and maintenance of payroll system.

Manages assets by ensuring that the Corporation’s Plant, Property and Equipment records and transactions are properly accounted for and reconciled.

Manages staff; interviews, hires and trains; evaluates employee performance; deals with performance problems as appropriate; delegates work assignments effectively.

Develops a coaching and mentoring relationship with others that is purposefully aimed at developing their independence.

Manages and directs the maintenance of financial computer systems, adapting programs to changing needs.

Prepares specific budgets within department, monitors performance, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action.

Ensures timely completion of year-end external audits.

Assists CFO in overseeing planning, control, and effective utilization of financial resources of the institution.

Oversees the generation of timely and accurate month- and year-end financial reports for external and internal audiences.

Reviews financial and operating statements of corporation and its subsidiaries, providing analysis of operating results and trends.

Analyzes financial reports and records to include in financial studies and various management reports.

Assists division management with financial analysis of operating results and capital budget as well as operating budget development.

Provides information or resource assistance to other teams, departments or functions; assists others in their efforts, even if there is no immediate or direct benefit to one’s own function or department

Assists with tax matters, bonus and payroll records, authorizes payment of federal, state and local taxes.

Reports to Senior Leadership or CFO any circumstance or condition that might hinder hospital and physician relationships or that may interfere with quality patient care.

Proactively develops contingency plans with appropriate tactics and responds to unforeseen circumstances, which utilizes planned resources.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of accounting experience, including two years of managerial or supervisory experience.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting.
Knowledge of government principles and regulations regarding accounting and payroll.
Skill in evaluating performance and systems and making recommendations for improvement.
Skill in computer applications such as basic functionality of the computer, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, Power Point and presentation skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to prepare written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.
Ability to work with concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and apply mathematical operations to solve or analyze job-related situations.
Ability to create financial forecasts and budgets; ability to identify positive or negative variances from expected outcomes.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Controller

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversees management of Corporation’s general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, capital asset, and tax preparation.

Oversees completion of tax reporting, including but not limited to: Federal and State annual reports, payroll, property, and sales.

Coordinates cash management of accounts payable and payroll with treasury department to achieve Corporation’s cash management goals.

Maintains accountability for accuracy of payroll checks, tax calculations, deductions and maintenance of payroll system.

Manages assets by ensuring that the Corporation’s Plant, Property and Equipment records and transactions are properly accounted for and reconciled.

Manages staff; interviews, hires and trains; evaluates employee performance; deals with performance problems as appropriate; delegates work assignments effectively.

Develops a coaching and mentoring relationship with others that is purposefully aimed at developing their independence.

Manages and directs the maintenance of financial computer systems, adapting programs to changing needs.

Prepares specific budgets within department, monitors performance, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action.

Ensures timely completion of year-end external audits.

Assists CFO in overseeing planning, control, and effective utilization of financial resources of the institution.

Oversees the generation of timely and accurate month- and year-end financial reports for external and internal audiences.

Reviews financial and operating statements of corporation and its subsidiaries, providing analysis of operating results and trends.

Analyzes financial reports and records to include in financial studies and various management reports.

Assists division management with financial analysis of operating results and capital budget as well as operating budget development.

Provides information or resource assistance to other teams, departments or functions; assists others in their efforts, even if there is no immediate or direct benefit to one’s own function or department

Assists with tax matters, bonus and payroll records, authorizes payment of federal, state and local taxes.

Reports to Senior Leadership or CFO any circumstance or condition that might hinder hospital and physician relationships or that may interfere with quality patient care.

Proactively develops contingency plans with appropriate tactics and responds to unforeseen circumstances, which utilizes planned resources.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of accounting experience, including two years of managerial or supervisory experience.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting.

Knowledge of government principles and regulations regarding accounting and payroll.

Skill in evaluating performance and systems and making recommendations for improvement.

Skill in computer applications such as basic functionality of the computer, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, Power Point and presentation skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to prepare written reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.

Ability to work with concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and apply mathematical operations to solve or analyze job-related situations.

Ability to create financial forecasts and budgets; ability to identify positive or negative variances from expected outcomes.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.