State Controller

Overview In-Office Position Employment Type: Full Time Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays

SCOPE

Advises up-line management regarding the Practice management financial programs on a state-wide basis. Assists in determining financial goals for the various operating units, analyzing and reporting variances, maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Develops management reports, coordinates and monitors financial budgets, ensuring financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; develops/monitors internal control mechanisms that safeguard Practice resources. Supervises assigned staff. Ensures compliance to company policies and procedures. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Northwest Cancer Centers Northwest Cancer Centers is the most advanced oncology group in Northwest Indiana. Our physicians have combined decades of experience and received their training at highly acclaimed research institutions both nearby in Chicago and across the world. Our Gynecologic Oncology team offers an integrative approach to the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of women cancers. Our focus as physicians is to give you the right diagnosis and guide you as medical experts. We take pride in using a comprehensive approach towards our patients’ health. We believe that long-term care after cancer treatment is as important as your current treatment. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops systems and monitors compliance with the various company/Practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement with the Practices and all related agreements. Provides support to department managers, practice administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information. Develops and maintains a professional department that assists the organization toward its goal of improving cost-effectiveness of health care delivery. Participates in development of practice objectives. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Communication with practice management and individual physicians regarding finances and cost effective healthcare delivery issues is extensive and sensitive. Ensures information systems capture financial information required by third party payers, Practice management, physicians, company and required external sources (Insurance, SEC, etc). Ensures that various fiscal deadlines are met and appropriate data is provided. Establishes and monitors internal controls of assets/resources, including developing and writing financial policies and procedures. Supervises State Business Manager in developing and implementing procedures relative to patient accounts and reimbursements by patient, insurance and other third party payors. Participates in the selection and implementation of computer software. Directs practices cost accounting, budgeting and special projects. Develops annual budget, coordinates and implements annual budgets for all operating units. Develops budget instructions, assists managers with budget preparation, ensures compliance with presentation deadlines and reviews reasonableness of final budget goals. Oversees operating, capital and cash flow budgets and assists ED/PA in exercising control to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgetary limits and are in compliance with Management Service Agreement and all related agreements. Reviews proposed contracts for financial impact and risk factors. Audits contracts, orders and vouchers before processing. Coordinates annual external audits. Coordinates activities in keeping books and records, including such duties as maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Coordinates payroll functions and related reporting. Ensures proper receiving, deposition, and disbursing of all center funds and manages cash flow. Supervises assigned Accounting and accounting support staff. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum seven years of experience in fiscal management. Three years public accounting experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. CPA, CMPA preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of an office setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr The US Oncology Network