Controller - DLV Vision (California)
We are a fun, fast paced ophthalmology practice in Ventura county. DLV Vision has been favored best employer to work for and won best Lasik Surgeon since 2009 by The Ventura County Star Reader's Choice Awards. We have 4 locations in San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Los Angeles county. We are looking for an energetic, motivated Controller to run our business office department. If you are someone who likes to create strong relationships, build trust and are known for giving unprecedented service, then we have the ideal place for you!
All applicants must have excellent verbal and communication skills, be upbeat, attentive, precise, levelheaded, trustworthy and outgoing. The goal of a controller is to help manage our business office department and ensure that all financial matters are handles in an appropriate way. Keeping a calm and poised demeanor, while being able to juggle many tasks simultaneously, is a must.
Minimum Qualification
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills; including the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization including the executive leadership team is required.
Excellent customer service skills.
Comfortable working with Microsoft Office programs.
Basic computer operating skills.
Managing Processes.
Financial Software.
Developing Standards.
Corporate Finance.
Tracking Budget Expenses.
Financial Skills.
Analyzing Information.
Developing Budgets.
Performance Management.
Experience working with Quick Books.
Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Master’s preferred in Accounting or Finance.
Two to Three years working in the medical field or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA license is preferred but not required.
Quick Books proficient is a MUST. Minimum 2 years recent experience.
Language and mathematical skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints. Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements. Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and Executive Director.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for a minimum of an eight-hour work day
Ability to lift 10-15 lbs
Ability to carry 10-15 lbs
Ability to stand at events for minimum of 4 hours at a time
Job Responsibilities:
Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
Job Duties:
Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.
Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making investments.
Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting.
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Executive Director, Development and Board of Directors.
Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary.
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments.
Work closely with Executive Director in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components.
Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
Report to the Board of Directors when necessary in writing and verbally.