Controller

Job description:

About Us:

Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is a local, community-based health plan dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the residents of Santa Clara County. Working in partnership with providers and community organizations, we serve our neighbors through our Medi-Cal and SCFHP DualConnect (HMO D-SNP) health care plans.

About the role:

The Controller is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the Plan’s accounting policies, procedures and practices. Maintaining adequate internal controls to protect the Plan’s assets and records and enuring compliance with those controls through internal, external and regulatory audits. Designing and maintaining the Plan’s accounting system to reflect that all data necessary for accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and regulatory needs. Day-to-day management of general accounting functions and supervision of the Accounting staff. Coordinating preparation of the Plan’s annual budget and related reporting.

Day to Day:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.

• Develop, implement and maintain the Plan’s accounting policies, procedures and practices.Ensure financial transactions are executed in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Develop internal control systems to ensure that fiscal accountability is maintained throughout the Plan. Determine the proper treatment of new accounting guidance or unusal transactions.
• Ensure the accounting systems and reporting systems are accurately and properly recording financial transactions to permit the preparation of financial statements and statutory reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Daily management of the Plan’s general accounting functions (including accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, fixed assets, budgets, financial reporting, treasury and general accounting entries and reconciliations). Manage commerical insurance and reinsurance placements/renewals.
• Daily training and supervision of accounting staff in the discharge of accounting department functions.
• Supervise and review the Plan’s internal, external and regulatory financial reporting.Coordinate the development/enhancement of financial reporting.
• Supervise the preparation of the Plan’s annual budget and periodic forecasts. Review monthly variances to budget.
• Coordinate the Plan’s internal, external and regulatory financial audits.
• Assist in capitation rate setting, completion of annual Medi-Cal rate development templates (RDT) and coordinate with actuaries on projects, as needed.
• Comply with the organization’s Code of Conduct, all regulatory and contractual requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

About you:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or desired.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance. (R)
2. Certified Public Accountant. (D)
3. Minimum five years of management-level experience with financial reporting, budgeting and accounting operations. (R)
4. Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicare programs, county health care system, or hospital or other healthcare financial operations. (R)
5. Ability to understand, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, laws, regulations, program requirements, and industry guidance, and adjust direction as necessary to comply with said regulatory requirements. (R)
6. Ability to gather and analyze data, organize/prioritize work, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. (R)
7. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely across all levels of the organization, with external constituents, and with regulators, over the telephone, in person, in presentations or in writing. (R)
8. Ability to think creatively and strategically, using strong analytical skills, to think and work effectively under pressure, and to appropriately prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes. (R)
9. Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment when making decisions within the scope of the position. (R)
10. Working knowledge of and the ability to efficiently operate all applicable computer software, including a working knowledge of, and proficiency in, a commercial general ledger program and MS Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. (R)
11. Ability to use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy. (R)
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality. (R)
13. Ability to comply with all SCFHP policies and procedures. (R)
14. Ability to perform the job safely and with respect to others, to property, and to individual safety. (R)
15. Maintain valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record, in order to drive to and from offsite meetings or events; or ability to use other means of transportation to attend offsite meetings or events. (R)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is a nonprofit organization with a long history of caring for the health of our community. And we take the health and well-being of our employees just as seriously. We're proud to be one of the top providers of healthcare jobs in Santa Clara County, with ample benefits and opportunities for advancement. These include:

• Competitive wages. We keep track of the current market and local economy to offer our employees competitive pay ranges, regular increases, and longevity bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including vision and dental coverage. Employees have their choice of medical plans through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Other insurance. We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off—with cash-out and carry-over options. We want our employees to have time to rest, relax, and grow outside of work. Paid time off increases with longevity and starts at 18 days per year for regular employees.
• Flexible spending accounts. This includes optional pretax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking.
• Retirement benefits. Benefits are made up of four different programs: CalPERS Pension Plan, 401A Discretionary Plan, 401A Supplemental PEPRA Plan, and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Union representation. Certain positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union.
• Wellness perks. Health isn't just for outside the workplace. We strive to maintain a thriving work environment with standing work stations, an on-site gym, and a low-cost farmers market. We also offer free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our employee assistance program.
• Financial services. Employees of SCFHP get help investing wisely and planning for the future through financial planning, investment counseling, and retirement planning workshops. Employees also have the opportunity to join the County Federal Credit Union.
• Travel and education. To help our employees expand their horizons, we offer tuition reimbursement for continued education and development. We also offer discounts on certain hotels and cell phone plans, as well as emergency travel assistance via the TravelConnect program.