System Controller

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Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Whether remote or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary:

Maintains direct responsibility for the execution of effective, accurate and efficient financial processes for the organization including accounting, preparation of external/internal reporting and management of month-end close processes and transactions. Directs and performs duties to assist management, the Board of Directors and other users in making decisions about the organization's financial status and future. Assesses impact of accounting on financial reporting, general ledger, invoicing and collections, etc. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field: Preferred
• Fifteen years' finance or accounting experience: Required
• Five years' experience in financial leadership in a healthcare organization: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Communicates financial results and provides expertise to the leadership team in areas under jurisdiction. Oversees performance of the close/consolidate and report processes. Ensures management has understanding of business results and trends to support decision making. Leads with an operational focus, setting strategy, objectives and policies.
• Oversees the performance of the reimbursement, and regional shared services accounting functions including fixed asset, general ledger and general accounting services, project accounting, grants and foundations. Oversees controllership activities and ensures accurate/timely dissemination of accounting/financial management reports. Establishes operational objectives for the department and delegates assignments to team.
• Establishes, directs and maintains internal controls to support the financial infrastructure and ensure compliance with appropriate standards and regulations. Communicates financial results and provides advice to leadership. Works within broad guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge of multiple departments to solve highly complex problems which may have long-term impact on the department(s).
• Directs financial compliance to ensure rigorous and ethical standards of compliance with external requirements and internal company policies. Manages the development and implementation of policies/procedures. Ensures clear and concise communication of standards to internal constituents. Controls planning, staffing and budgeting, and manages expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policy and long-term goals of the department.
• Fosters an environment of excellent customer service and maintains strong working relationships with hospital and division financial officers. Leads through proactive communication, regular reporting and a high level of responsiveness to the needs of the business. Maintains strong relationships with other corporate entities and leaders. Improves systems, processes and procedures to effectively support the organization, regional leaders and finance as a whole.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.