Controller jobs in Portland, ME

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, implements, and ensures (routine audits) internal control policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected. Collaborate with the external auditors to determine the need for new policies and procedures and/or changes to current policies and procedures.
• Oversees the Budget & Physician Compensation Manager in the annual budgeting process and provides first level oversight.
• Ensures budget system and accounting processes and reporting are monitored and makes recommendations for corrective action and/or improvements.
• Oversee the annual financial audit. This includes organizing the content and managing the timeline that is required to complete the audits in a timely manner.
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer and the finance team to document current processes and identify opportunities to streamline. This includes the implementation of a digital and automated accounts’ payable environment.
• Develops and maintains financial forecasting and risk mitigation models.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making including corporate investment strategies.
• Collaborate with the Operations Directors and Practice Managers to identify cost saving and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations Directors and Practice Managers to improve communication, explanation, and forecasting of budget variances.
• Oversees the company’s Physician Compensation Plan for employed and Shareholder physicians and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of payment in accordance with established parameters.
• Other duties as assigned by department and organizational leadership.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, with 10 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Certified Public Account (CPA) required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience using data analytics to inform decision making is required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and/or government law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required. Advanced Excel modeling is essential.
• Knowledge of an accounting and budgeting software application is required; experience with Sage and Prophix is preferred.
• Able to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate and uphold InterMed’s Values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 essential functions.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, balance, grasp with both hands, pinch with thumb and forefinger; reach hand/arm above shoulder height. Employees must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; must have the ability to listen and speak on the telephone and write simultaneously; and the ability to operate the telephone system and computer keyboard and printer.

Visual, hearing, dexterity, and mental demands:

Vision - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as reading office documents, spreadsheets, correspondence, presentations, and reports.

Hearing - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as listening to staff, management, and vendors.

Speaking - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with staff and explaining policies and procedures.

Dexterity - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as sorting papers and typing.

Mental Demands - Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as juggling multiple tasks, etc.

Working Conditions:

Position requires work in a normal office environment 100% of the time. No special uniforms or protective equipment is required. Hazardous materials are limited to normal office supplies. Position requires long periods of work on a video display terminal. Please refer to InterMed policy on proper VDT ergonomics.

InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.