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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Asst Controller with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Asst Controller to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the supervision and direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for performing routine accounting functions that directly impact the organization’s financial performance. Certain of these tasks are the sole responsibility of the Assistant Controller, while others provide assistance to the Controller in the accomplishment of overall departmental and hospital goals.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

A. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPETENCIES.

1. Employee reflects HCA values and a sensitivity to HCA Ethics and Compliance principals.

a. Adheres to policies on appropriate information access and security.

b. Respects patient confidentiality.

c. Upholds a professional code of conduct.

2. Prepares numerous journal entries that form the basis of the monthly financial closing process.

3. Monitors status and accuracy of monthly statistical reporting processes. Identifies discrepancies and directs Accountants in the resolution thereof.

4. Responsible for the generation of routine, monthly financial reports, as well as those requested on an ad hoc basis. Reports are extracted from a multitude of source systems. 5. Performs monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity of financial statement reporting.

6. Understands the flow of transactions and reporting mechanisms that define the overall Accounts Payable function. Tracks staff productivity and acts as informal leader to this group.

7. Understands the flow of transactions and reporting mechanisms that comprise the overall

Payroll function. Serves as backup and support to the Payroll Coordinator in the generation of manual checks and select Payroll processing functions.

8. Assists Controller and Accounting staff with formulation of departmental Operating and Capital Budgets. Provides guidance and support to department managers in preparation of their budgets.

9. Prepares workpapers to assist Reimbursement staff in filing annual Medicare/ Medicaid Cost Reports.

10. Prepares workpapers to facilitate Internal Audit staff in their review of internal control procedures and the integrity of the financial statements. Researches and resolves a variety of questions posed by the Auditors.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer.

B. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES.

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of HCA Accounting principles and practices. Understands daily accounting transactions and anticipates their impact on the financial statements.

2. Utilizes available computer systems and software applications effectively and efficiently. On an as-needed basis, instructs other Accounting staff members in the use of these systems, including, but not limited to, HOST, Kronos, PLUS+, SMART, Clear Access, Decision Support and Remark.

3. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills necessary to fulfill position duties and responsibilities.

4. Maintains awareness of current trends, changes, regulations and legislation in the Accounting and Healthcare industries.

C. INTERACTIVE COMPETENCIES.

1. Prioritizes multiple work assignments appropriately and effectively.

2. Maintains all operational policies and procedures within the Accounting department in order to ensure compliance with hospital and corporate standards.

3. Ensures that problems or concerns regarding the Accounting department, as well as financial issues within other hospital departments, are immediately communicated to the Controller.

4. Maintains a professional appearance, demeanor and work ethic.

D. CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Service.

a. Consistently provides accurate and timely service to key stakeholders, including coworkers, management, physicians, patients and guests.

b. Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and voluntarily offers assistance to others.

c. Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel when needed.

2. Teamwork.

a. Actively participates in department committees and group meetings with a focus on providing input to improve the quality of services.

b. Consistently demonstrates behavior that promotes teamwork versus self-interests.

c. Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management.

3. Attention to Behavior.

a. Consistently maintains professional code of conduct.

b. Facilitates communication with key stakeholders.

c. Consistently demonstrates courteous and positive behaviors (i.e. friendly, helpful, approachable, effective listener, etc.)

4. Respect.

a. Protects confidentiality of patients and coworkers, respecting their dignity, privacy, and unique identities.

b. Shows respect for hospital property and the property of others.

What qualifications you will need:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance. CPA preferred.

+ Experience in mainframe and PC-based reporting systems preferred.

+ Minimum of two years of healthcare accounting experience.

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-clear-lake) is a **530+ bed hospital** where _sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital_ . For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a **Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston** . Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Asst Controller opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.