Controller

Summary:

This position supports CFO in compiling and analyzing data to make strategic financial decisions for the West group of companies and investments. Works directly with the CFO to analyze and interpret financial information. Coordinates with multiple Finance departments, West Divisions, and external auditors to complete the annual audit, and tax consultants to complete federal and state tax returns for all companies.

Education/Training & Experience:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of computerized financial systems.
• Ability to understand and prepare implementation programs for periodic changes to computer systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with all levels of Associates, leaders, physicians, and government authorities.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff toward organizational goals.
• Ability to manage staff effectively in meeting volume and deadline requirements.
• Skill in developing and implementing long-range work plans.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and exercise independent judgment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Revenue Analysts, Payroll Team, Accounting Manager, and Finance Data Insight team.
• Coordinates with the internal and external auditors the preparation and execution of the annual audit.
• Coordinates with our West PC partners the combination of their separately maintained financial operations into the West financial records. Advises and recommends procedures and actions to be implemented to maintain and improve the quality and integrity of financial data received from West.
• Coordinates the preparation and filing of employment tax returns, unclaimed property reports, property tax payments and appeals, working directly with external advisers and other divisions.
• Maintains and develops a competent, productive, and quality conscious workforce by hiring, evaluating performance, counseling, training, issuing corrective action, and recommending promotion or discharge of department personnel according to the MLH value system.

Supervision Provided by this Position:

• Directs the activities of Revenue Analyst, Payroll Team, Accounting Manager, Manger Finance Data Insights.

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.