Hospital Controller

MetroWest Medical Center  is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process :   Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary :

The Controller assists the CFO in all daily financial operations, including month end close review, analysis and action planning, daily key performance indicator monitoring as well as supply chain and revenue cycle operations oversight. Assists the Market CFO in safeguarding hospital assets and ensuring the financial statements, including the books and records, are prepared, and maintained in accordance with GAAP. Provides hands-on training, continuous improvement and assistance to department leaders and staff related to market financial operations. Responsible for preparation of the Market’s annual detailed operating budget, routine forecast preparation and adherence to audit requirements for GME and Lab. The Controller has responsibility for Shared Services, Lab and GME entities as well as other market support as appropriate.

Participates in the market's long-term and short-term financial process; makes recommendations, analyzes deficiencies, and prepares reports as needed. Provides director level oversight for finance teams with Lab and GME. Functions in lead role with hospital controllers to optimize performance with finance team in the markets. Works with market department leaders and staff to develop work plans to improve financial operations and quantify financial impact of improvement projects. Stays attune to activities within the Internal Audit department to ensure compliance. Completes self-audit risk assessments. Ensures SOX compliance and regularly reviews and audits practices within the organization and affiliates. Responsible for timely and accurate month-end reporting and performance analysis for both revenue and cost to budget / forecast. Working knowledge and responsibility for balance sheet reconciliation review. Will also identify areas of shortfall and assist in the development of mitigation plans. Completes all quarterly / routine forecasts in a timely and accurate fashion for the CFO review and approval. Responsible for the annual operating budget process for the market entities including collection of information, obtaining input from department leaders, and determining ways to accomplish budget goals efficiently and effectively. Assists department heads in program planning, including organizational goal achievement, budgeting, facilities, equipment, supplies, utilization and statistical / financial reporting. Responsible for preparing revenue, cost and service line analysis as well as pro forma development as needed. Works closely with CFO on initiatives to ensure successful management of financial operations. Be able to perform responsibilities of CFO if necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education

Required : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Preferred : MBA or CPA

Experience

Required : 5 years working in hospital accounting or finance Preferred : 7 years working in hospital accounting or finance

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.