Assistant Controller

Overview

Position located in

Alhambra Corporate Office

Financial Information/Analytical Review - Insure that Financial statements, general ledgers, journal entries, supporting work papers and management are managed in a correct and timely manner.

• Monthly financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Monthly Financial Statement Closing Schedule.
• Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Controller is kept informed of significant financial reporting issues.
• Play an integral role in the recordation of significant exposure areas (i.e. Worker's Comp., Group Health, Payroll Liab., etc.). Review analysis and keep supervisors informed regarding monthly bookings.
• Review detailed balance sheet analysis and operations analysis prepared by Accountants. Provide review comments as appropriate.

Technical - Maintains an adequate level of technical competence.

• Individual is well versed in general accounting principles and applies them consistently.
• Individual retains an ongoing working knowledge of major changes in the health care environment.
• Individual pursues and active level of participation in continuing professional education programs.
• Individual has a good working knowledge of PC applications and uses the computer when appropriate.

Communication (Verbal and Nonverbal) - Displays good written and oral communication skills.

• Ideas are clearly concisely presented in a professional manner.
• Communication styles are adjusted to changing environments. Individual demonstrates ability to sell ideas. Demonstrates a supportive professional attitude toward department goals and objectives.
• Follow-up with staff to insure that projects are completed timely.

Supervisory - Supervises and motivates staff by developing their skills, directing their efforts, and evaluating their performance.

• Individual takes responsibility for staff reporting to him/her.
• Staff Personal Development Plans and evaluations are reviewed on time.
• Individual reviews the work of those reporting to him/her.
• Individual regularly communicates staff performance to supervisor.

Team work - Works well with other members of the financial team.

• Individual actively supports other team members by offering assistance when possible.
• Individual participates in team activities and projects.

Planning

• Works with the Controller to direct the operational plans, resource allocation, and policies of the department consistent with the organization's mission and departmental function.
• Collaborates with others, as appropriate, when planning services in response to an identified community need.
• Communicates the organization's and departmental plans throughout the department.
• Participates in meetings, forums, or other activities that focus on strategic planning, revenue and capital, expense, and personnel budgets, as appropriate.
• Participates in the organization's decision-making structures and processes.
• Selects contract services.

Directing Services

• Assists the Controller with the organizing, in a manner that is commensurate with the scope of services offered. Gives input to Controller in decisions on all personnel functions; institutes corrective action when necessary.
• Facilitates innovation and motivates staff to implement effectively the department's strategy, operational program and other plans.
• Assess qualifications and competency of staff and contracted staff. Performance Reviews are completed and submitted on or before due date.
• Provides individuals new to the department with an orientation of sufficient scope and duration to inform the individual about his/her responsibilities and how to fulfill them.

Implementing and Coordinating Services

• Specific to department. Performs staff duties during periods of high work load periods. Completes annual goals and objectives as set.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Collaborates with appropriate staff in the development of departmental budget. Consistently remains within established budget. Capital expenditures not to exceed budget. Operating costs not to exceed 2.5% of budget. Wages/Salaries not to exceed 2.5% of budget. Budget completed on time.

Improving Services (Quality Improvement)

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