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Controller (1.0 FTE)

Employer
Essentia Health
Location
Duluth, MN
Salary
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Building Location: 5th Avenue Building - BHC

Department: 47060 Finance Shared Services

Job Description: This position provides leadership and oversight for enterprise-wide accounting and financial operations of a five state integrated health care organization. Functional responsibilities include accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, investment reporting, debt, tax, financial systems, capital budgeting, cash and investment management of the corporate portfolios, to include advising or directing all long-term pension, foundation and self-insurance funds. Control the consolidated financial accounting function, including obligated and non-obligated groups, to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting to senior management, the Essentia Health Finance/Planning Committee and Board. Support CFO with coordination of bond and debt issuance, oversight of debt compliance requirements, covenant monitoring, and credit rating agency presentations. Oversees the short-term debt programs of the organization (lines of credit and commercial paper) and assists the CFO in developing strategies to minimize interest rate cost and risks on the organization's capital structure. Oversee the financial position and budget of the Shared Service entity of Essentia Health (Co 1000). Serve as a key partner to Finance and Essentia Health leadership.

Education Qualifications:
Education Level:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is required.

MBA in finance, accounting, business administration or related discipline is required.

CPA Desirable.

Years of experience required:

Ten or more years of demonstrated experience in providing highly strategic, innovative financial leadership in a healthcare organization.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:
Specific types of experience and skills required:
  • High level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers and others
  • Ability to challenge, negotiate, and influence key senior executives
  • Demonstrated ability to tie financial models to strategic initiatives
  • Ability to effectively manage working relationships


Certificates, Licenses and Designations:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), and Cash Management certifications are desirable.

FTE: 1

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Variable

Shift End Time: Variable

Weekends: Occasional

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Company

Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health currently employs more than 11,500 people, including more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practitioners. Each employee plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives. And, many of our employees believe they have been "called" to do this important work. Perhaps you are one of those people.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization? Essentia Health is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming and respectful culture for our employees. We celebrate and respect the values of all individuals and are committed to providing inclusion to all at Essentia Health.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have? We hire a high variety of different positions, so they all have slightly different skillsets required! For all of our positions we love to see candidates with a consistent work history, positive attitude, and a passion for helping others!

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our leadership team is passionate about providing the best patient care, which starts with having a great team! Our leadership team wants to see our staff grow within our organization, and there are many career growth opportunities available!

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? We are continuing to grow and evolve to better serve our patients and community!

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying? •You will need to apply online and you will need an active email address to apply.
•Please apply via EssentiaCareers.org
•If you are not seeing a position that interests you, sign-up for a job alert to be notified when a specific position opens!
•Due to COVID-19, we are only doing virtual interviews at this time – Here are some tips & tricks for virtual interviews:
oBe in a quiet place
oHave a camera available (phone or computer)
oPretend like it is an in-person interview!

 

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