"Controller - UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye"

Job Description

Position Overview:

Shifts: AM. Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights:

For over 60 years, UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and UAB Callahan Eye Clinics have been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world's blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation, annually performing more than 15,000 surgeries at UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and completing more than 120,000 clinic visits at UAB Callahan Eye Clinics. Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to trauma eye care at the region's only 24/7 freestanding dedicated eye emergency department. As a proud part of UAB Medicine, UAB Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future.

Job Description:

The Controller-UAB Callahan Eye oversees financial operations, ensuring the accurate preparation and analysis of financial reports, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Works collaboratively with various departments to manage and optimize financial performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensures that all financial reports are prepared in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and healthcare regulations.
• Prepares variance analysis and recommends corrective actions to senior leadership.
• Leads the development and preparation of the annual budget.
• Provides accurate forecasting and financial projections to senior leadership.
• Monitors budget adherence and work with department heads to manage costs effectively.
• Manages the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Supervises the financial staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensures proper accounting of revenue and expenses, including reimbursement from insurance providers and government programs.
• Establishes and maintains strong internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare-specific regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare reimbursement standards.
• Coordinates and oversees internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with financial regulations.
• Conducts financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Presents financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Evaluates capital expenditures and return on investment for major projects.
• Manages cash flow to ensure that the organization has sufficient funds for operations and capital projects.
• Works with the CFO to optimize cash management and investment strategies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the finance department.
• Collaborates with leadership to support strategic financial planning and growth initiatives.
• Provides financial insight and guidance on new healthcare services, partnerships, and acquisitions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) preferred.

Job: Finance