ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

The Assistant Controller will direct the accounting and financial reporting activities of MU Health Care. Lead a team of accounting professionals. Primary responsibility for compiling monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and maintaining supporting documentation.

SALARY RANGE  $126,796 - $206,960

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Senior Director, Finance and Controller in ensuring all company accounting controls and systems comply with GAAP and best practices. 
• Assists the Senior Director, Finance and Controller in ensuring that accounting transactions conform with management authorization and that transactions are recorded in accordance with GASB, accounting policy, and cost allocation. Collaborate with department leaders to improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes. 
• Analyzes and reconciles numerous accounts and general ledger (GL) account activity ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions and corrections. 
• Analyzes and reconciles numerous grant/contract financial transaction compliance, timeliness, and accuracy. 
• Leads the month-end close by analyzing, calculating, reviewing, preparing, and journalizing GL transactions. 
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget as necessary. 
• Prepares periodic reports to various internal and external recipients by due dates. 
• Monitors accounting and reporting compliance with federal and state regulations for grants and contracts. 
• Assists the Senior Director, Finance and Controller with financial audits by compiling audit deliverables. 
• Collaborates with other departments regarding financial matters. 
• Assists in the set-up and management of accounting software. 
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards. 
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.   
• Oversee the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care across units. 
• Direct the implementation and oversight of MU Health Care time and attendance policies and practices. 
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting. 

Five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance, including compiling standard financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. 

Two (2) years of experience managing staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure. 

Two (2) years of experience in public accounting with an emphasis in audit. 

Experience in a hospital accounting or finance setting.  

Experience with Power BI and Power Query. 

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.