CONTROLLER | Day Shift | Accounting

Salina Regional Health CenterCONTROLLERPOSITION SUMMARY

Provides leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the Decision Support department. Responsible for the oversight of various financial functions including the preparation of the Medicare cost report, monthly and annual third party contractual allowance accruals, updating the cost accounting system, financial benchmark reporting, and developing reports and data analyses used in decision support activities. Responsible for the oversight of accounting, accounts payable, the central cash functions, financial and statistical reporting, the annual operating budget, and the annual audit of the health center.

POPULATION SERVED: n/a
OSHA CATEGORY III

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSQUALITY

As a leader within the organization, employee understands their responsibility to the SRHC Leadership Expectations and diligently puts them in practice each day.
Facilitates all departmental operations, removes barriers, and ensures access to services, supplies, and equipment for quality outcomes.
Develops an annual operating plan and sets goals for the department consistent with the mission and strategic plan of the health center; develops clear and informative reporting methods for presenting financial data, special projects, and studies of a financial nature.

ACCESS

Practices critical thinking, good judgment, and professional insight in communication and collaboration to build teamwork, facilitate change, mediate conflict, and identify and improve key work systems and processes to deliver efficient and effective services.
Promotes growth and development of staff by setting clear expectations, coaching and mentoring, and evaluating performance effectively and timely.
Participates in health center activities to achieve SRHC community goals; speaks positively about the health center in the community.

STEWARDSHIP

Develops, recommends, analyzes, and operates within financial plans and benchmark/productivity standards as established; manages staffing levels/ratios to volume; aligns departmental goals and operations with best practices and corporate strategies.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; and ensures compliance with SRHC policies and procedures, federal/state rules and regulations, accreditation standards, and SRHC Code of Conduct.
Maintains personal professional growth and development through active participation in professional affiliations, attendance at seminars and conferences, continuing education programs, and profession networking opportunities.
Maintains confidentiality of all information obtained through the course of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUESPATIENT CENTERED

Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY

Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY

Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST

Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY

Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; or
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in lieu of degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Five years leadership experience in Accounting

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 20 pounds
Primarily sedentary work
Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, weekends)
Occasional travel may be required

**EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
**In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.