Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates has been retained by a leading
healthcare system serving Minnesota's Twin Cities and surrounding
communities to recruit for an Assistant System Controller. The Assistant
System Controller is responsible for directing all accounting, financial
reporting and control functions for organization. The individual is
responsible for directing the preparation of the organization’s financial
statements and reports from accounting records. He/she is also responsible
for the maintenance and development of necessary financial records and
information systems with regards to accounting, reporting and control
functions.
The ideal candidate for the position will have the following:
· Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly
preferred; MBA desired
· Minimum of ten years of combined experience in public accounting,
technical and general accounting; experience in healthcare preferred
· Knowledge of current financial and accounting concepts and
principles, financial modeling experience required; exposure to
Sarbanes-Oxley strongly preferred
· Experience managing accounts payable and purchasing functions
· Experience managing the external audit process critical experience
working with highly experienced and educated professional staff, and in
leading, mentoring, and developing team members
· Sound business judgment with proven ability to manage resources and
multiple projects effectively with positive results required; exceptional
transformational leadership experience with a proven track record of
leading change efforts in process improvement (Six Sigma, TQM, etc. skills
preferred)
· Knowledge of and aptitude for computer software and general ledger
applications; experience with the conversion to an ERP critical;
proficiency in working with Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint necessary
In addition, the following critical success factors are necessary:
· Ability to work with a variety of personalities and styles
· Ability to quickly establish credibility and relationships
· A strong professional approach to work
· Commitment to quality, service and innovation
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and goals
· Strong personal and professional integrity
· Exceptional business and process judgment skills
· Ability to work with multiple perspectives and build consensus in a
team-based environment, yet be decisive when necessary
A competitive and comprehensive salary and benefit package will be
provided. Interested candidates should contact (in confidence) Rick
Underberg, 952-404-5081 [email protected], David Magy, 952-404-5085
[email protected] or Christi Thompson, 952-404-5084
[email protected].
