Controller Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Controller position at HealthAxis in Tampa, FL, involves overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and cash management. Responsibilities include leading a team, tracking financial variances, ensuring timely financial reporting, supporting budgeting activities, and collaborating with the FP&A Director. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in general ledger reporting.
Job Description
Controller 1.8 1.8 out of 5 stars Tampa, FL • Remote
COMPANY OVERVIEW
HealthAxis is a prominent provider of core administrative processing system (CAPS) technology, business process as a service (BPaaS), and business process outsourcing (BPO) capabilities to healthcare payers, risk-bearing providers, and third-party administrators. We are transforming the way healthcare is administered by providing innovative technology and services that uniquely solve critical healthcare payer challenges negatively impacting member and provider experiences. We live and work with purpose, care about others, act with integrity, communicate with transparency, and don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re not just about business – we’re about people. Our commitment to a people-first approach shapes everything we do, from collaborating as a team to serving our valued clients. We believe that creating a vibrant and human-centric environment can inspire engagement, empower our team members, and ignite a sense of purpose in all that we accomplish.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Controller is responsible for all areas relating to accounting, financial reporting and analysis and cash management. This position will be responsible for maintaining and improving accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements and related cost and revenue input analysis. The Controller supervises a team of accountants, payroll and benefits personnel and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. The Controller is also responsible for the analysis of cost and revenue variances in the financials and collaborating with the FP&A Director on budgeting and forecasting inputs. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including invoicing, AR management, payables, payroll, benefits, general ledger preparation, financial reporting and variance analysis, contract review, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting inputs and general ledger structure Track and report on financial variances to cost and revenue impacting the financials Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and provide analytical summaries as needed Perform cash management and cash forecasting activities Support budget and forecasting activities Proficient in purchase accounting, leasing and revenue recognition requirements Able to review cost and revenue inputs such as vendor contracts, client rates, pay and benefits information and develop detailed analysis that drive forecasting activities Work with the SVP of Finance and Compliance to ensure clean and timely year-end audits and tax return preparation by external firm Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions Supervise the Accountants to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met and the appropriate controls are in place within and with other departments Supervise the Payroll and Benefits function to ensure timely and accurate employee support Lead, manage and hold accountable staff to ensure high performance and continuous staff development and improvement
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree 5 to 7 years’ experience prior direct and supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area Direct experience tracking and managing cost and revenue financial inputs, especially in a highly-transactional environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and reporting skills Strong attention to detail, ability to identify trends and create inferences Strong research and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skill Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines Excellent written and oral skills Excellent leadership skills Proficient in General Ledger Reporting and Recording, experience with Great Plains a plus