Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are a home health agency searching for an ideal candidate to join our Corporate Finance department. 

• Responsible for the total financial and accounting functions of the organization and  implementing and evaluating quality control to insure regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for preparation of all financial statements, cost reports, tax returns and the treasury duties of the organization.

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and President.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides leadership in all financial activities within all divisions.  Supervises Business Service Manager and staff.
• Establishes and directs accounts payable and accounts receivable management policies.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with home care reimbursement consultants.  Maintains current knowledge of all home care industry regulations and changes governing cost reporting, rate setting and billing protocols.
• Designs and maintains the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers of the organization that support accurate identification of cost and cost report filings.
• Coordinates preparation of audited financial statements and tax returns. 
• Prepares annual budget and variance analysis reporting. Oversees monthly, quarterly and year-ending financial statements.
• Selects and implements effective automated and management information systems throughout the organization supporting principles of cost accounting and accurate statistical databases for cost report filings.
• Participates as a member of the Governing Body and Fiscal Affairs Committee.  
• Implements allocation methodologies and captures statistical data required to substantiate allocations based on acceptable industry standards.
• Directs and implements Corporate Compliance Program governing all financial aspects of the organization.
• Identifies, develops and implements proposals and projects to foster the growth and development of the organization.
• Calculates profit margin for contracts/employees/patients. Watch revenue growth, expense spending, patients growth.
• Other duties as needed.

Education and Experience

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance. All acceptable candidates must have a minimum of five years work experience in accounting. Experience in health or home health care agency is preferred. Knowledge and experience working with advanced Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups) is required.

Additional Abilities  

Excellent organization, financial, analytical, communication, and human relations skills are required.  Leadership, self-motivation, assertiveness and independent decision-making skills are required.  

EOE