Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Seattle, Washington
Reston, Virginia
Posted: 21-Jan-23
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 703502
Position Summary
The System Controller is responsible for the day to day operations of Accounting Services, including supervision of a team totaling 23 staff members and functional responsibility over Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management and Treasury, Grants and Research Financial Administration, Long Term and Monthly Financial Forecasting, Cost Reporting, and Capital Planning. The System Controller is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the accounting systems to maintain effective internal controls that protect the organizations assets and provide complete, timely, and accurate financial information. The System Controller provides crucial insight into business operations through analyses of operations, review of performance benchmarking, and assisting in business forecasting with senior and hospital leadership to achieve a higher level of performance.
Education
- Bachelor`s Degree in Accounting (Required)
- Master`s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Licensure as a CPA (Preferred)
Experience
- Holds ten (10+) or more years progressive experience in accounting/finance in a complex health care organization. (Required)
- Five (5+) or more years management/leadership experience successfully managing a high-performance finance/accounting department. (Required)
- Experience in grants management compliance and reporting of government, corporate, and foundation grants. (Required)
- Experience in compliance with government reporting requirements, including treasury and bond reporting, completion of Cost Reports, preparation of tax reports, and all other sales and use tax reporting requirements. (Required)
- Experience in system integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to manage the business and automate back office functions related to financial services. Must be technologically savvy, with an ability to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment. (Required)
- Experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, boards of directors, and outside partners. (Required)
- Experience in Academic Medical Center/Health System. (Required)
Certifications
- Current Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
Special Skills
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors. (Required)
- Advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. (Required)
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers. (Required)
- Strong, in-depth knowledge of not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; Government Auditing Standards a plus. (Required)
- Solid financial management skills, including: budgeting, forecasting, trending, benchmarking, and financial analysis. (Required)
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving capabilities.. (Required)
- Exceptional MS Office skills. (Required)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to provide clear, concise reports. (Required)
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills (written and oral), organizational, and leadership skills. (Required)
- Ability to effectively integrate functions with business plans and to accomplish results. (Required)
- Ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources. Ability to delegate and train staff to ensure required deadlines are met. (Required)
- In-depth knowledge of the current trends and developments in healthcare reform and other federal programs. Participate in seminars and conferences to keep abreast of technical and legal developments. Embrace continuous learning. (Required)
- Exhibit a positive attitude in support of organization and management, including decisions made by administration. (Required)
- Has a wealth of knowledge about all job facets and is considered an expert. Has authoritative understating of job responsibilities and is able to manage competing demands. (Required)
For more information about the hospital, visit: http://www.phoenixchildrens.org.
