Controller, Full Time, M-F, 7:30Am-4Pm

We’re seeking a hands-on, results-oriented Controller with hospital experience to help Mercy Iowa City take the Finance Department to the next level. From financial reporting to cash management, from the close process to accounts payable and more, this role is a great opportunity to build a robust, customer-focused finance operation for the future. Reporting to the CFO, this position offers many leadership opportunities in a smaller organization. If this sounds interesting to you, we would like to talk with you!

Benefits include two health insurance options administered by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - a traditional plan or a high deductible plan with a generous HSA match and multiple plan options - dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance, as well as voluntary insurance options, 401(k) plan with employer match, colleague discounts, free, covered parking, and more.

Pay Range: $117,104 - $187,366 annually

Starting salary is determined based upon factors that may include: years of relevant experience, education, applicable certifications/licensure, and internal equity.

To direct the payroll, accounting, financial reporting and control functions, preparation of financial statements, reimbursement, budgeting, and forecasting programs for Mercy Iowa City.

• Designs and maintains internal control systems for financial transactions in all corporations.
• Coordinates the completion of governmental and third-party cost finding reports.
• Demonstrates administrative skills that include coaching managers to select and train new employees, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines employees, budgets and ensure proper use of resources. Seeks opportunities for improvement, growth and change; maintains a strong emphasis on results. Displays the willingness and skills to confront and resolve problems and conflict situations.
• Develops and implements the accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems to assure accurate and timely financial reports.
• Implements established financial policies and recommends changes, additions, or deletions to policies.
• Coordinates the corporations decision support process.
• Plans, develops, and establishes short and long-range goals for the department, including establishment of departmental policies and procedures, determination of space, equipment, and human resource requirements; and development of departmental budgets for administrative review, and the like.
• Assists with interpretation and implementation of third-party payment regulations for all corporations.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• As directed, completes and analyzes internal and external reports, such as monthly financial, payroll, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and the like.
• Plans, coordinates and prepares for annual financial statement and third party auditors.
• Assists with the preparation of long range financial planning.

Job Requirements

Education:

• A Graduate degree with a major in finance, accounting or business - preferred
• A Bachelors degree in Business with Accounting classes - required

Experience:

• In-Charge Accountant Experience - 2 years
• PC experience
• Accounting/auditing experience - 4 years
• Supervisory experience
• Health Care experience specifically in the area of third-party reimbursement, general accounting, and budgeting.