Controller/Sr. Controller - Hybrid- Chicago, IL - Opportunity to Make a Difference

Beyond Podiatry, Chesterfield, MIPosition Title: Controller/Sr. Controller Directly Supervise: Accounting StaffBasic Function: The individual is responsible, through personal efforts and leadership, for:

• Implementing and maintaining the organization’s financial policies and procedures with an emphasis on accuracy, timing, and internal control.
• Compliance with, and adherence to, the organization’s reporting standards and control requirements.

Responsibilities:1. Accounting Month End CloseAssume a leadership role for the accounting and reporting needs of the organization, including:

• Perform and supervise accounting month end close, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for month end close activities for assigned entities/ locations
  • Sign off on all general ledger monthly tasks completion: Revenue, AR, AP, accruals, payroll, bank activity and reconciliations, Credit cards activity and reconciliations, etc)
• As necessary assist with accounts receivables and patient deposits analysis
• Coordinate capital spending process/reporting and maintain fixed asset sub-ledger
• Assist with the integration of business development and growth activities onto the organization’s financial platforms

2. Revenue Cycle Management

• Lead accounts receivables and patient deposits analysis
• Partner with clinical and operations functions regarding revenue cycle activities (billings/ collections)
• Resolve variances and protocols implementation for areas with direct impact to financial reporting

3. Financial Reporting/Consolidations: Assume a leadership role in the external and internal reporting needs of the organization, including:

• Assist with preparation of monthly /quarter and year-end financial consolidations
• Assist with preparation of audited financial statements reporting & foot notes disclosure
• Prepare entity reporting and analysis as necessary

4. Audit and Tax Responsibilities

• Interface with external auditors
• Take ownership coordinating the interim/ year-end audit process/ requirements/ testing and results/preparation of foot notes to the financial statements.
• Interface with external tax preparers

5. Budgeting/Forecasting and Financial Analysis

• Assist the operations team and other management through the budget and forecast process
• Assist the operations team and other management with variance analysis

6. Accounting Policies & Internal Controls Responsibilities

• Produce and continue to improve accounting processes/ Establishing and maintain internal controls
• Year-end internal control testing for Finance and HR/ Payroll processes at minimum
• Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Accounting policies implementation, updates, and maintenance.

7. Business development, M&A

• Evaluate M&A and business development closing documents
• Record Opening balance sheets transactions
• Coordinate third party engagements for purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment and equity valuation periodical work
• Integration of new acquisition ERP platform

8. Other as necessary Assist and support management with:

• Ad hoc special projects
• Third party valuations
• Other 3rd party due diligence engagements.
• Assist with new contracts and amendments interpretation as it relates to accounting for GAAP and tax requirements

Attributes / Position Requirements:

• Public accounting background or a mix of public accounting and industry (5+ years)
• Knowledge of Intacct GL cloud-based application preferable (Sage/ Intact)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
• Experience in a private equity backed company. MSO and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and influence leadership, peers and external partners.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Experience developing, growing, and managing a team.

Education:

• Bachelors in accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA preferred

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, collaborative/team focused environment.
• Standard working hours based on a 40-hour work week.
• Additional working hours required as needed to complete testing assignments and projects on schedule.
• Minimal travel as required for business needs.

Scope of Financial Responsibility:

• Follows all state regulations regarding professional license.
• Act in compliance with legal rules and regulations applicable to the position.

Professional Development:

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks