Controller

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POSITION:           Controller
SCHEDULE:         Full Time (Mon-Friday 8AM – 5PM)
FACILITY:             Wexford Health Corporate Office – onsite
LOCATION:          Green Tree, Pittsburgh, PA

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers.  Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

BENEFITS
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with match policy
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the direction, oversight, and management of the Accounting Department; essential to the development and growth of the Department; works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Analysts to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and projections; ensures that all financial contract requirements are met and we are a responsive and innovative partner for all clients, internal and external.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Drive a timely monthly close, preparation of financial statements, and presentation of related financial analysis
•    Responsible for accuracy and presentation of financial statement line item detail
•    Lead financial planning and forecasting effort
•    Supervise and manage all accounting group activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, and cash management functions 
•    Serve as primary contact for all audits
•    Establish and maintain relationships with multiple external parties, including tax professionals, audit teams, banks, legal counsel, and risk management
•    Evaluate personnel and implement effective department structure
•    Responsible for supervision and management of accounting staff, as well as team member development, performance appraisals, and personnel action plans
•    Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals and objectives
•    Build high-performing team capable of expanding current role in organization
•    Understand complex accounting transactions and demonstrate basis for significant judgment and estimation
•    Participate in Business Development activities and help guide decisions regarding new business opportunities
•    Instill discipline and rigor to regular accounting processes
•    Document all department processes, including analysis of internal controls and plan to address areas of need
•    With Chief Financial Officer and Executive Management team, drive the efficient operation of all company activities
•    Effectively communicate and present information to Executive Management team and other internal and external third parties
•    Responsible for team preparation for detailed, monthly contract review meetings among all internal stakeholders
•    Work to develop creative solutions to complex financial and operational business challenges
•    Responsible for updates to Accounting Policy and Procedure manuals
•    Ensures appropriate orientation for all new employees and on-going training for all staff
•    Works on special projects as assigned by Senior Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION: Certified Public Accountant preferred
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
•    Minimum 10 years management-level financial accounting experience
•    Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
•    Healthcare experience preferred

OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    In-depth knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including GAAP, and healthcare standard practices
•    In-depth knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
•    Strong knowledge of payroll principles and practices
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly establish working relationships with individuals at all levels of organization
•    Collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to lead effective team
•    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide decision support to Executive Team
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively explain complex information
•    Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze trends and develop action plans based on findings
•    Ability to identify, implement, monitor, and analyze relevant metrics models
 

EOE/M/F/D/V

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