JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for performing all Controller functions related to the financial and accounting reporting of their assigned entity which includes, but is not limited to, an individual or group of hospitals, physician practices, or corporate functions. Maintains the integrity of the assigned entity's Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and any supporting schedules and documentation required by Piedmont Healthcare policy and procedure or audit requirements. May supervise others and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of the work of supervised staff. Works collaboratively with the assigned entity's leadership (e.g. CFO, staff, and departmental leaders) to validate the accuracy and gain approval of the assigned entity's financial statements. Maintains strict confidentiality with all patient, employee, and company information.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or business related field is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of progressive work experience in an Accounting role, preferably in a multi-entity healthcare provider environment, is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
N/A.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accounting (CPA) is preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries relating to the assigned entity's business. This may include, but is not limited to, accounting for Revenue Cycle; contractual allowances and bad debts; allocations; leases; and physician guarantees.
2. Performs periodic reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts in accordance with Piedmont Healthcare policies and procedures.
3. Prepares month end financial statements and ad hoc reports covering the financial operation of the assigned entity.
4. Participates in the month-end financial close process including representing Accounting in discussions with the assigned entity's CFO, staff, and departmental leaders.
5. Performs senior-level professional accounting tasks including, but not limited to, Medicare/Medicaid Cost Reports, external and specialized audits, reconciling bank accounts, special accounts receivable and payable billings, and managing MD compensation (if applicable to his/her assigned entity).
6. Coordinates, completes, and maintains information for governmental, industry, and regulatory filings.
7. Coordinates and participates in preparing work for both internal and external audit requests.
8. Understands the impact of the accounting department's activities, decisions, and accounting treatment on the financial information used by the organization.
9. Provides consultative, technical and decision-making support to management and supervision regarding financial and/or operational improvement and program development in departments in the facility.
10. Maintains key relationships with entity Finance staff to ensure integration and alignment with policies, procedures, and strategies.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
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