Assistant Controller

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Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood team is looking for an Assistant Controller. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Under the supervision and direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for performing routine accounting functions that directly impact the organization’s financial performance. Certain of these tasks are the sole responsibility of the Assistant Controller, while others provide assistance to the Controller in the accomplishment of overall departmental and hospital goals.

• Prepares numerous journal entries that form the basis of the monthly financial closing process.
• Monitors status and accuracy of monthly statistical reporting processes. Identifies discrepancies and directs Accountants in the resolution thereof.
• Responsible for the generation of routine, monthly financial reports, as well as those requested on an ad hoc basis. Reports are extracted from a multitude of source systems.
  5. Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity of financial statement reporting.
• Understands the flow of transactions and reporting mechanisms that define the overall Accounts Payable function. Tracks staff productivity and acts as informal leader to this group.
• Understands the flow of transactions and reporting mechanisms that comprise the overall Payroll function. Serves as backup and support to the Payroll Coordinator in the generation of manual checks and select Payroll processing functions.
• Assists Controller and Accounting staff with formulation of departmental Operating and Capital Budgets. Provides guidance and support to department managers in preparation of their budgets.
• Prepares work papers to assist Reimbursement staff in filing annual Medicare/ Medicaid Cost Reports.
• Prepares work papers to facilitate Internal Audit staff in their review of internal control procedures and the integrity of the financial statements. Researches and resolves a variety of questions posed by the Auditors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of HCA Accounting principles and practices. Understands daily accounting transactions and anticipates their impact on the financial statements.
• Utilizes available computer systems and software applications effectively and…