Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing daily accounting operations and helps guide the company’s strategic financial decisions regarding the organization’s future.  The controller should have a thorough understanding of medical billing operations.

REPORTS TO / SUPERVISES

 This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The Controller is responsible for the supervision of the accounting team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage internal controls and document existing financial reporting business processes, analyze data, and recommend enhanced processes.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Manage all banking aspects of the company.
• Monitor and confirm financial conditions by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, and recommending plans.
• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
• Analyze client financial performance and review contracts for profitability.
• Prepare forecasts and offer recommendations.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
• Manage cash flow.
• Manage the transition of accounting data from one software to another.
• Handle all aspects of recruiting, training, and performance of management and professional-level staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including tax laws and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Commitment to Emergicon’s mission and core values.
• Other finance and administrative job-related duties as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with other employees, patients, and external parties
• Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership
• Superior supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and experience in system conversions; NetSuite is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to proactively deliver against deadlines, working and adapting in ambiguous situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least seven (7) years of managerial accounting and financial management experience in the healthcare industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Emergicon requires satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug screen.