Controller
Company: IPS- Integrated Practice Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
IPS Overview:
With a legacy spanning over 20 years, IPS is the market leader in
practice management software for chiropractic, optometry and
therapy practices across the United States. We stay ahead of the
pack by constantly innovating, growing, and developing new products
and services that serve the health and wellness profession. Our
vision - to be the most loved, most essential software and service
provider for every practice - is not just words. They reflect who
we are as a company, and who we are as a people.
Finance & Accounting Department:
The Finance and Accounting Department mission is to drive
achievement of the company's financial goals and corporate
strategic initiatives by providing insights and headlights into the
financial and operational well-being of the company. In addition,
the Department is responsible for maintaining control of the
Company's financial operations and compliance.
Purpose:
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for the
oversight of all accounting and reporting activities of the
company, including the production of periodic financial reports,
maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a
comprehensive set of procedures and controls designed to mitigate
risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial
results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally
accepted accounting principles. The Controller will be involved in
supporting presentations and financial analyses to senior
management and to the board of directors. This position works
closely with other department heads and their staff, not only to
integrate and educate them on accounting procedures, but also to
explore how the finance function can better support their
departmental operations. The Controller will conduct her/himself in
a professional manner, maintain the highest integrity and
confidentiality, but be the consummate team player - eager to be a
resource to her/his own staff and other departments, and lead by
example.
Areas of Accountability:
Accounting Leadership
- Management of the accounting department, including ongoing
professional development and training
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and
procedures, and implement internal audits as necessary
- Continually seek methods to streamline accounting operations
and automate repetitive tasks to increase the overall efficiency of
the department
- Coordinate with other departments on product launches, pricing
changes, data integrity, and support of customer programs; work to
better integrate accounting with other areas of company
operations
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department,
including the design of an organizational structure adequate for
achieving the department's goals and objectives
Transactions
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring
compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory
requirements
- Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of
revenue, expenses, and budgets and actual expenditures
- Manage the monthly close process, including bank account
reconciliations, required journal entries, trial balance review,
transaction accuracy, deferral schedules, and financial
reporting
- Ensure that accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed
assets are accounted for accurately and managed in a timely and
effective manner
- Ensure complete and accurate customer invoicing
- Manage revenue recognition policies and monthly deferral
transactions
- Ensure that required debt payments are planned for and made on
a timely basis
- Monitor and maintain reporting for forecasted cash flow
- Maintain the chart of accounts between multiple corporate
entities
- Maintain an orderly and efficient accounting records and filing
system
Reporting
- Issue timely and complete financial statements for multiple
operating entities and consolidated entities
- Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance
of company operations
- Calculate and report on financial and operating metrics
- Assist with the production of the annual budget and
forecasts
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant
issues to senior management
- Develop and provide internal management/departmental level
expenses reporting capability
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital
investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Compliance
- Lead, plan and manage the company's policies, procedures, and
record keeping to maintain an efficient and successful annual
financial audit
- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
- Strong levels and monitoring of financial controls throughout
the company
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting
requirements and tax filings
Competencies for Success:
- Leverage strengths of the current accounting team members, help
to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement
training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual
and organizational goals
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications
with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and
promote a positive and supportive work environment
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering
commitment to our organization's mission; a proactive, hands-on
strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the
responsibility for accounting and finance
- Minimum of a BA; CPA preferred
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing
reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and
receivable, general ledger, payroll, and consolidated accounting
and reporting
- Technology savvy with experience working with ERP/financial
management systems; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting
software
- Experience integrating accounting functions from acquisitions a
plus
- Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a
diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate
accordingly
- Keen analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills which
allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple
reporting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in
effectively communicating key data, including presentations to
senior management, board or other outside partners
- Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to
individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance
managers
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced
environment; strong project management skills and ability to
multi-task is essential
At Integrated Practice Solutions, we carefully consider a wide
range of compensation factors to determine our offers of
employment. This includes internal and external market factors as
well as your individual experience and skills. These considerations
can cause compensation to vary but we reasonably expect to pay
between $49450 - $200,000 for this position.
Integrated Practice Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive
to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace
diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will
receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age,
legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information
or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal,
state, or local law.
Keywords: IPS- Integrated Practice Solutions, San Diego , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , San Diego, California
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