Controller - Urology Division

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a State Controller to serve as a part of our leadership team providing support to our Urology clinic operations for Texas Oncology. The role is remote / work from home with occasional travel primarily in Texas.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the State Controller do?

This position advises Operations and Physician Leadership regarding the management of financial programs. Responsible for all development, analysis and reporting related to financial metrics. Ensures the general ledger and related systems for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets are maintained accurately and timely. Responsible for the accuracy of the financial statements of the Urology Division. Supervise and mentor the finance team for the division.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provides support to department managers, practice administration and physicians in the preparation, understanding and use of financial information.

• Develops presentations and communicates financial results to executive leaders and physicians.

• Manages month end financial close process for the region.

• Ensures adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.

• Prepare financial presentations and present at Board meetings, Finance Committee meetings and various physician meetings

• Proactively and accurately investigate all necessary detail and activity to correctly identify the causation of variance in the financial statements

• Maintains strictest confidentiality. Communication and presentation to practice leadership and individual physicians regarding finance and cost-effective healthcare delivery issues is extensive and sensitive

• Oversees operating, capital and cash flow budgets and assists operational leaders in exercising control to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgetary limits and are following Management Service Agreement.

• Partner with Executive Director in developing goals and initiatives to maximize fiscal health.

• Ensure timely processing and approval of large volume of AP records

• Reviews proposed contracts for financial impact and risk factors. Audits contract, orders and vouchers before processing. Coordinates annual external audits.

• Ensures that various 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.

• Assists with the preparation of business cases and proformas for capital expenditures.

• Develop and coordinate annual budget with Executive Director and ensure compliance with presentation deadlines

• Implement and monitor progress towards meeting annual budget.

• Responsible for the accuracy of financial statements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the State Controller will have the following background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Master's degree and/or CPA preferred

• Minimum seven years of experience in fiscal management

• Display intellectual curiosity to learn then master complex financial concepts and be able to effectively communicate concepts to both Physician and operational stakeholders

• Must be able to successfully collaborate with key stakeholders across functional areas; Ability to communicate effectively with senior management; Customer-facing skills preferred; Strong customer service and presentation skills.

• Must be a problem solver, persistent, and goal oriented. Self-starting multi-tasker, with strong organization skills.

• Strong analytical/quantitative skills.

• Experienced in MS Office--Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Willing to travel to different markets throughout the state to visit clinics and participate in meetings.

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 40 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. The work environment is typical of an office setting.