Controller - Los Angeles, United States - L.A. Care Health Plan

L.A. Care Health Plan

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Controller

Job Category:
Accounting/Finance
Department:Accounting Services
Location:Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017
Position Type:Full Time
Requisition ID:11161
Salary Range: $135, Min.) - $175, Mid.) - $216, Max.)- Established in 1997, L.A.

Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents.

We are the nation's largest publicly operated health plan.

Serving more than 2 million members in five health plans, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission:
L.A.

Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing general accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investments and capital asset reporting. This position will interface with management throughout the organization. Position requires strong Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting knowledge and experience. Responsible for regularly improving internal controls and financial processes.

Serves as a key finance partner in the development and support of internal controls and strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of running an efficient team, including hiring, supervising, coaching, training, disciplining, and motivating direct-reports.

Duties

Conducts strategic planning to utilize resources in order to meet current and future departmental and Enterprise-wide goals.

Direct and coordinate the audit process for all external audits and regulatory reviews. Coordinate and assimilate all information needs for the external auditors.

Ensure a timely and accurate monthly consolidation and financial reporting process. Prepare and produce accurate monthly financial statements and related management reports with applicable analysis.

External Financial Reporting. Accurate and timely submission of all financial reports go external regulatory agencies i.e. California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), L.A. County Department of Health Care Services (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), etc.

Cash management, including weekly cash forecasting and investment reporting. Assure all cash transactions are accounted for and in compliance with company policies. Maintain financial policies and procedures manual. Assure all policies and procedures are documented and routinely reviewed/updated to insure proper internal controls.

Provide financial guidance and support to nonfinancial management. Assure appropriate accounting practices and helps to educate organization on proper procedures to ensure financial control.

Develops goals, objectives and actions plans for assigned staff which includes full management responsibility for the hiring, performance reviews, salary reviews and disciplinary matters for direct reporting employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties

Continued
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
Education Preferred
Master's Degree
Experience

Required:

Minimum of 7 years of accounting management with 5-6 years of supervisory/management experience.
Skills

Required:

Ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.

Knowledge of and ability to use processes, tools and techniques for exploring and evaluating alternative financial scenarios and results.

Knowledge of the functions, tools and processes needed to manage financial assets and liabilities throughout the organization.

Knowledge of the methods, processes, and tools for maintaining the books of the organization and preparing financial statements and reports.

Licenses/Certifications Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licenses/Certifications Preferred
Required Training
Physical Requirements
Light
Additional Information
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L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including