Controller

Ryders Health Management is a family-owned long term care provider with 8 skilled nursing facilities across Connecticut, a homecare company and 70-year track record of quality care. We are currently hiring a Full-Time Controller. Come join our team!

The responsibility of a Controller includes but not limited too:

· Establish and maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects the facilities’ income, operating costs, and financial condition.

• Assist in the preparation of an annual operating budget.

• Prepare financial records and cost reports for submission to authorized government agencies as required by current regulations.

• Prepare all requested financial budgets and forecasts/projections.

• Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections.

• Prepare and present recommendations based on financial data.

• Advise on adjustments due to changes in tax or other laws.

• Forecast any expected economic changes and recommendations on investment or money management practices.

• Maintain schedules for capital outlay and fixed asset depreciation.

• Make recommendations for investment or placement of capital as appropriate.

• Assist in financial negotiations with outside entities such as lenders, purchasers, suppliers, etc.

• Establish and maintain accounts receivable reporting.

• Establish payroll accounting methods, including special accounting functions required by any employee benefit or retirement plans, insurance accounting required by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, etc.

• Prepare the annual operating budget and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the facilities.

• Assist all department heads in the review and planning of their department's annual or periodic budgets.

Controller Benefits includes:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holiday Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Credit
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Parking

Education Requirements/Experience for a Controller

· Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience in health care financial administration.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must be knowledgeable of accounting principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration.

• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff,

• Must be knowledgeable of computers, data entry, output, system applications, etc.

• Must be knowledgeable of principles of governmental accounting, including budgeting, cost reporting, taxation, etc.

• Must possess the ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.

• Must be knowledgeable in auditing principles and practices.

• Must have working knowledge of all accounting principles, relevant banking procedures, cash management, federal taxation, economic trends, fiscal administration, and employee benefit programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage people of all backgrounds, age, race religion, gender, sexual orientation, and national origin to apply.

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