The Controller will support the hospital CFO in directing accounting, accounts payable, payroll, audits, and the financial reporting functions.

The Controller will help in the preparation of both the annual operational and capital budgets. This is an analytical and financial management position that requires working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, able to do complicated financial tasks including, but not limited to, financial analysis, net revenue projection (contractual adjustments), financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance, budget analysis and statistics preparation, and monthly closing transaction responsibilities as they relate to the hospital and associated entities.
This position will interface with all levels of leadership and revenue cycle. It will serve as a key function in oversight of the financial performance of the hospital. Additionally, the position will play an integral part in strategic planning and development of key initiatives and growth within the hospital. The position serves as an expert resource for accounting with experience estimating net revenue (revenue calculations, contractuals, and deductions for hospital).

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
• Demonstrates creativity, intelligence and discretion in the planning, organizing, and coordination of departmental functions.
• Assess a situation, considers alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action with few errors.
• Conducts departmental meetings as required.
• Routinely uses policy and manuals and other reference materials to ensure proper course of action.
• Provides accurate and timely information using discretion and protecting confidentiality of information.
• Has a cost-conscious attitude to time usage, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares and provides for departmental needs with budget guidelines.
• Actively participates in managerial meetings.
• Interviews and selects new employees.
• Provides for training and orientation of new employees.
• Monitors and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of new employees within the probationary period.
• Enforces Hospital policies and procedures.
• Submits documentation, charges, and medical records in a timely manner.
• Prepares and presents timely and accurate monthly departmental operating reports to Hospital staff and corporate office.
• Organizes and prepares monthly journal entries on a timely basis for the General Ledger.
• Prepares the annual Hospital budget, cost report, and other governmental financial and statistical reports.
• Monitors Hospital cash receipts and disbursement for accuracy and internal control.
• Prepares working papers for audits.
• Maintains accurate records for filing financial and payroll related papers.
• Monitors the reconciliation on a monthly basis all bank accounts to the General Ledger.
• Monitors, maintains and updates all third party contract files for accounting documentation.
• Leads the internal audit function to keep facility within corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Education Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business required

Education Preferred
• Master's degree or CPA preferred

Experience
• Minimum (5) five years financial accounting experience is required.
• Minimum (2) two years supervisory experience is preferred.
• Healthcare and not-for-profit experience is preferred.
• Experience with Lawson is preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to work independently.

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.