Controller

Job Title: Controller

Department/Location: Finance/hybrid within USA

Reports to: VP of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Direct Reports: Yes

Company Overview

At Consensus Health, we believe better healthcare begins with a community of strong, independent providers delivering high quality, compassionate patient care with improved outcomes. As New Jersey’s fasting growing independent medical group, Consensus Health offers full clinical and operational integration with our value-based care programs, enabling providers to transform the healthcare delivery experience. In addition, Consensus Health owns and manages New Jersey’s oldest Independent Physician Association (“IPA”) with over 1,000 providers throughout the state. At Consensus Health we believe in fostering an environment of collaboration, participation, and respect. A cornerstone of that belief is a commitment to attracting talented and dedicated team members who work together for the common purpose of providing clinical excellence.

Consensus is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people who are passionate about helping physicians and their staff deliver better care to patients and whose values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions forward to strengthen the relationship between providers and patients and ensure that our staff are well served.

Position Summary

This position works closely with the VP of Finance on a daily basis to direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. The Controller is responsible for the company’s financial plans and policies, accounting practices, relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, maintenance of fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, accounting, internal auditing, and budgetary controls.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits and annual budgets.

• Oversee the activities of the Disbursement Department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.

• Oversee the activities of the Accounts Receivable Department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all Accounts Receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.; funding service management which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; and check statistic management.

• Provide the organization and its management with appropriate financial and operating information. This individual and the accounting staff are expected to work closely with other department groups on problems involving accounting systems and financial planning.

• Compare performance with operating plans and standards. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management. This includes the formulation of accounting policies, preparation of financial statements and operating data, coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports, as required.

• Consult with all segments of management responsible for policy or action. Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of policy or practices.

• Establish internal controls and audit procedures to ensure proper financial management. Oversee annual outside audit.

• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters relative to fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.

• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.

• Review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.

• Respond to management requests accurately and timely to facilitate their financial needs.

• Work with management to develop and carry out long-term financial goals and plans for major capital investments.

• Directly supervise finance team (7 employees) and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience

· Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.

· 10 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.

· Advanced degree in Accounting.

· CPA or CMA required.

· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

· Experience in the healthcare industry.

· Experience with creating financial statements.

· Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end close processes.

· Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies

· Excellent financial analysis capabilities including financial modeling.

· Demonstrated knowledge of multi-company, multi-state corporate accounting structure.

· Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking knowledge.

· Demonstrated experience developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

· Great Plains experience a plus.

· Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook functions.

· Ability to multitask, prioritize and both delegate and roll up sleeves to get the job done.

· Strict adherence to deadlines and ability to report status of work in a regular and systematic fashion.

· Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills with a great attention to detail.

· Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Comfortable challenging the status-quo.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to translate complex financial issues into simple, understandable terms.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described 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.

Examples of Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift, or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Equal Employment

Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and leads New Jersey in provider and patient satisfaction. Consensus Health valuesdiversity, inclusion, and equity as matters offairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged.

Consensus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply.

Company Safety

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Consensus Health is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 10 years (Required)
• Workday: 1 year (Preferred)
• healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA or CMA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marlton, NJ 08053: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marlton, NJ 08053