Controller - Alliance Cancer Specialists

Overview:

 

 

At Alliance Cancer Specialists (ACS), we’ve aligned the largest community-based team of cancer experts in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We offer quality cancer care that provides every advantage to help control and cure the disease.  Our team of 34 board-certified physicians and 9 advanced practitioners at 14 convenient locations are dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of all types of cancers and blood disorders. Our providers are backed by a team of oncology certified nurses, laboratory technologists, and support staff, with one goal in mind, to provide personal care and support so you can focus on healing.

Alliance Cancer Specialists (ACS) is currently seeking a Controller to advise up-line management regarding the practice management financial programs in our multi-site organization. The Controller assists in determining financial goals for the various operating units, analyzes and reports variances and maintains general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. He/she develops management reports, coordinates and monitors financial budgets, and ensures financial reporting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Additionally, the Controller is responsible for:

• Develop systems to monitor compliance with company and practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement.
• Ensure adherence to all established accounting and revenue cycle policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare and approve journal entries with adequate support for month-end and periodic needs.
• Provide leadership to central and regional business offices for activities such as billing, adjustments, refunds, reporting, accounts receivable aging, corrections, and month-end close.
• Ensure adequate documentation, review, and execution of internal controls as required by SOX.
• Initiate and complete necessary remediation actions.
• Report monthly financial results to key stakeholders with analysis of key performance indicators and explanation of variances.
• Present financials at physician meetings, board meetings, and finance committee meetings.
• Develop robust reporting packages as requested by management and physicians.
• Manage tax compliance and planning for the practice.
• Utilize QuickBooks for supplemental financial management and reporting.
• Implement and maintain controls on monthly drug inventory counts and transfers.
• Investigate and identify the causation of variances in financial statements with accuracy.
• Prepare the annual budget and communicate with key operational, physician, and centralized support counterparts.
• Develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and conduct financial modeling to support same strategic initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for the practice and it’s assets.
• Propose improvements and efficiencies in accounting and finance operations.
• Perform ad hoc and pro forma analyses as needed.
• Enter all approved capital requisitions.
• Act as a liaison between McKesson Specialty Health and local operations for process implementation and control.
• Provide support to department managers, practice administration, and physicians in understanding and using financial information.
• Assist the organization in improving the cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery without compromising patient care quality.
• Participate in the development of practice objectives.
• Supervise and mentor assigned accounting staff.
  

The ideal candidate is an experienced mentor, highly organized, with the ability to be flexible and multi-task.   Additionally, he or she will offer:

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Effective communicator
• Strong attention to detail and fortitude to perform the work necessary to achieve results
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Accounting, finance, analytical and business acumen
• Balance sheet reserve measurement & accounting
• Proactive, determined, self-starter
• Comfortable and capable of working independently

 

Position requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with appropriate experience).
• Practice Management/Health Services experience.
• 7+ years of progressive Accounting experience with at least three years managing others
• Strong foundation in accounting required, but candidates also demonstrating strong analytical/FP&A experience preferred
• CPA and or MBA preferred, though not required
• Work in-person a total of 4 days per week at Central Business Office (Trevose-Feasterville) with 1 day per week spent remotely.
• Travel between sites as needed is expected.

 

ACS offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, 401K and PTO.  If you are looking for a place to grow your career and positively impact patients and families, please submit your resume and salary requirements.

 

 

Responsibilities:SCOPE:Advises up-line management regarding the practice management financial programs in a multi-site, single market location. Assists in determining financial goals for the various operating units, analyzing and reporting variances and maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Develops management reports, coordinates and monitors financial budgets and ensures financial reporting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Develops systems and monitors compliance with the various company/practice agreements, including the Management Services Agreement with the practices and all related agreements.-Ensure practice is compliant with all established accounting and revenue cycle policies/procedures and internal controls-Oversight of revenue cycle and reconciliation of key accounts (AR, cash clearing, credit balances, reserves for contractual, bad debt and denials)-Responsible for reporting detailed financial information to Executive Director and physician leadership-Present financials at physician meetings and board meetings.-Month end accounting process.-Liaison between McKesson Specialty Health and field for process implementation and control.- Performance preparation-Provides support to department managers, practice administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information and assists the organization toward its goal of improving cost-effectiveness of health care delivery.-Participates in development of practice objectives.-Ensures information systems capture financial information required by third party payers, practice management, physicians, company and required external sources (Insurance, SEC, etc).-Ensures that fiscal deadlines are met and appropriate data is provided.-Establishes and monitors internal controls of assets/resources, including developing and writing financial policies and procedures.-Supervises business office in developing and implementing procedures relative to patient accounts and reimbursements by patient, insurance and other third party payers.-Participates in the selection and implementation of computer software.-Directs practice and site cost accounting, budgeting and special projects.-Develops annual budget and coordinates and implements budgets for all operating units. Develops budget instructions, assists managers with budget preparation, ensures compliance with presentation deadlines and reviews reasonableness of final budget goals.-Oversees operating, capital and cash flow budgets and assists practice management in exercising control to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgetary limits and are in compliance with Management Service Agreement and all related agreements.-Reviews proposed contracts for financial impact and risk factors.-Audits some contracts, orders and vouchers before processing.-Coordinates external audits as necessary.-Coordinates some activities in keeping books and records, including maintaining general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.-Coordinates payroll functions and related reporting.-Ensures proper receiving, deposition, and disbursing of all center funds and manages cash flow.-Supervises assigned accounting and accounting support staff.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Minimum seven years of experience in fiscal management. Three years public accounting experience preferred. Healthcare experience preferred. CPA, CMPE preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with practice management, staff, and physicians. Work may require occasional travel by air or automobile.