Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Finance Director or designee, the Controller directs the financial activities of the organization. Establishes or recommends to management major economic objectives and policies for the facility. Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. Directs the preparation of budgets; directs the determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets; advises management on desirable operational adjustments as necessary. Arranges for audits of company’s accounts and ensures regulated reporting requirements are met.

This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. MODOC MEDICAL CENTER reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Professional behavior is demonstrated always, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
2. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated. Respectful to all staff.
3. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.  
4. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
5. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
6. Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
7. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
8. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

1. Directs and participates in the development of accounting and internal control policies and systems.
2. Coordinates and controls the facility’s cash and investment management activities.
3. Provides advice and assistance to department heads and managers in analyzing and interpreting financial data and reports and in presenting that information to their departments.
4. Defines and communicates new/revised position responsibilities and/or reporting relationships and determines necessary staffing changes.
5. Ensures that accurate information is provided on a timely basis and assists, as needed, in facilitating the efficient conduct of external audits, examinations and related financial projects.
6. Ensures that a monthly time schedule is established for the processing of computer reports necessary for the preparation of monthly financial statements; implements corrective action as necessary to meet established deadlines.
7. Consistently develops a detailed plan of action prior to implementation of a new procedure.
8. Regularly examines alternative methods of providing required accounting services in order to reduce departmental operating costs.
9. Promotes good staffing practices by maximizing the utilization of human resources; forecasts and anticipates the personnel needs of the department with regard to fluctuations in the projected workload; holds staffing at a functional minimum and monitor, lead, and direct subordinate staff members.
10. Consistently demonstrates the ability to establish appropriate departmental priorities.
11. Consistently completes all assignment in a timely manner, thorough and appropriately detailed.
12. Demonstrates effectiveness in pulling together all the necessary information needed to compare revenue and expenses and determine the facility’s actual financial position and report outcomes to facility staff, finance committee, board of directors, or other venues as deemed appropriate.
13. Demonstrates confidentiality when appropriate.

Professional Requirements:

1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
2. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
3. Maintains regulatory requirements.
4. Wears identification while on duty.
5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
7. Attends all meetings as appropriate.
8. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc Medical Center in the performance of job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
2. Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
2. Able to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 4 year degree in a business related field.
2. Supervisory experience preferred.
3. 2-5 years’ experience in healthcare business office setting preferred.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
5. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization and collaborate effectively.
6. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving and written/oral communication skills.
7. Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.
8. Demonstrate highly developed organizational skills.