Controller

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a Controller in our Finance department. This position focuses on aligning finance strategies and overseeing accounting operations within the department as well as with other departments in the organization. The Controller will function as the lead of the department accountants and will deliver services that reflect the mission of the organization and the business objectives of the Finance Team. This position reports to the Director of Finance. 

What You Need: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Two years previous accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of computerized accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and use of logic.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Possess personal attributes of honesty and trustworthiness. 

What You'll Do: 

1. Coordination of the preparation of monthly financial statements and all related tasks.
2. Maintenance of the accounting records of the organization.
3. Coordinate the training, review of work, and overall organization of the tasks assigned to the accountants.
4. Preparation and review of journal entries for various transactions.
5. Perform reconciliations, and more complex analysis of general ledger accounts.
6. Review and verify posting from other systems into general ledger, including but not limited to, Revenue Cycle, Fixed Assets, and Miscellaneous Cash Receipts Journal. 
7. Perform complex analytical review of financial data and identify trends.
8. Prepare required audit, cost report and tax reporting schedules.
9. Assist department directors in understanding financial statements and in budget development and monitoring.
10. Assist in the preparation and submission of various reports.
11. Interact with all departments in a professional manner.
12. Assure that the accounting cycle is completed by deadliness.
13. Obtain all appropriate and necessary information from the system.
14. File and maintain accounting records.
15. Adhere to department deadlines.
16. Assist with computer upgrades and reconciliations. Primary department liaison with IT regarding Meditech and BCA.
17. Assist in establishing and maintaining financial dashboards.
18. Any and all other duties as assigned.

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.  

Like to learn more? Click here for more information on our employee benefits program!