Controller

US Oncology Network - Daphne, AL

Full-time

Daphne, AL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Southern Cancer Center is hiring a Controller who will play a crucial role in advising upper management on the financial programs of the practice management in a multi-site, single market location. The Controller will assist in setting financial goals for various operating units, analyze and report variances, and maintain the general ledger along with related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. This position is responsible for developing management reports, coordinating and monitoring financial budgets, and ensuring that financial reporting adheres to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Additionally, the Controller will support and contribute to the US Oncology Compliance Program, which includes adherence to the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The ideal candidate will develop systems and ensure compliance with various company and practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement. They will oversee the revenue cycle and reconcile key accounts, ensuring that the practice complies with established accounting and revenue cycle policies and procedures. The Controller will report detailed financial information to the Executive Director and physician leadership, present financials at physician and board meetings, and manage the month-end accounting process. They will act as a liaison between McKesson Specialty Health and the field for process implementation and control, providing support to department managers, practice administration, and physicians in understanding and utilizing financial information effectively. Moreover, the Controller will participate in the development of practice objectives, ensure that information systems capture necessary financial data for third-party payers, and meet fiscal deadlines. They will establish and monitor internal controls of assets and resources, supervise the business office in developing procedures for patient accounts and reimbursements, and participate in the selection and implementation of computer software. The Controller will also direct practice and site cost accounting, budgeting, and special projects, develop annual budgets, and coordinate budgets for all operating units. They will review proposed contracts for financial impact, audit contracts and vouchers, coordinate external audits, and manage payroll functions and related reporting. The position also involves ensuring the proper handling of center funds and managing cash flow while supervising assigned accounting and accounting support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems and monitors compliance with the various company/practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement with the practices and all related agreements.
• Ensure practice is compliant with all established accounting and revenue cycle policies/procedures and internal controls.
• Oversight of revenue cycle and reconciliation of key accounts (AR, cash clearing, credit balances, reserves for contractual, bad debt and denials).
• Responsible for reporting detailed financial information to Executive Director and physician leadership.
• Present financials at physician meetings and board meetings.
• Manage month-end accounting process.
• Act as liaison between McKesson Specialty Health and field for process implementation and control.
• Provide support to department managers, practice administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information.
• Participate in development of practice objectives.
• Ensure information systems capture financial information required by third party payers, practice management, physicians, company and required external sources (Insurance, SEC, etc).
• Ensure that fiscal deadlines are met and appropriate data is provided.
• Establish and monitor internal controls of assets/resources, including developing and writing financial policies and procedures.
• Supervise business office in developing and implementing procedures relative to patient accounts and reimbursements by patient, insurance and other third party payers.
• Participate in the selection and implementation of computer software.
• Direct practice and site cost accounting, budgeting and special projects.
• Develop annual budget and coordinate and implement budgets for all operating units.
• Develop budget instructions, assist managers with budget preparation, ensure compliance with presentation deadlines and review reasonableness of final budget goals.
• Oversee operating, capital and cash flow budgets and assist practice management in exercising control to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgetary limits and are in compliance with Management Service Agreement and all related agreements.
• Review proposed contracts for financial impact and risk factors.
• Audit some contracts, orders and vouchers before processing.
• Coordinate external audits as necessary.
• Coordinate some activities in keeping books and records, including maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Coordinate payroll functions and related reporting.
• Ensure proper receiving, deposition, and disbursing of all center funds and manage cash flow.
• Supervise assigned accounting and accounting support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum seven years of experience in fiscal management.
• Three years public accounting experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• CPA, CMPE preferred.