Assistant, Controller jobs in Newport News, VA

Virginia Health Services is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller who can analyze our financial data and support our team in making informed and strategic business decisions. Your attention to detail, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills will be keys to success in this role. You’ll be responsible for assisting with the financial planning and budgeting process, analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing projections, and performing research analysis.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating, reviewing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
• Tracking KPIs and preparing financial reports.
• Assisting with budgeting and budget variance reporting.
• Assisting with monthly close processes.
• Assisting operational leaders by analyzing financial performance and identifying key drivers of over or under performance
• Developing financial projections and building financial models
• Performing research and analysis as required
• Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company and accounting policies and relevant legal regulations.
• Assist with external audit requests and provide information as requested.
• Work with financial team to create internal controls and policies.
• Assist in revenue cycle analysis.
• Identifying solutions to discrepancies in financial records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Well organized, proactive and must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial and employee matters.
• Excellent understanding of English, both written and verbal required; ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, vendors and business contacts.
• Ability to adhere to a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management.
• Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Five years of professional experience as a financial analyst, accountant or auditor OR valid Certified Public Accountant certificate with at least three years of professional experience as an accountant or auditor
• HFMA designation preferred

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Get some of your paycheck early instead of waiting for payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.