Skilled Controller bringing over 22 years of experience working with healthcare organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Controller
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo & The Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin
10.2022 - Current
Provide Financial Support in Opening New Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Prepare Financial Forecasts and Monitor Variances for Both Hospitals
Direct and Supervise the Complete Accounting System and Financial Functions of the Hospital. Including Charges, Billing, A/R, Cash Receipts, Collections, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger, Forecasting, Budgeting, Internal Controls, and Audits.
Establish and Maintain Financial Controls and Record Keeping
Oversee and Complete Annual Financial Budget and Capital Budget for Both Hospitals
Perform Hospital Financial Reviews on a Monthly Basis and Control Expenses
Monitor Labor Productivity for Both Hospitals
Responsible for Hospital Internal Controls and Audits for Toledo and Eau Claire $10M Budget
Controller
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo
06.2021 - 10.2022
Direct and Supervise the Complete Accounting System and Financial Functions of the Hospital. Including Charges, Billing, A/R, Cash Receipts, Collections, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger, Forecasting, Budgeting, Internal Controls, and Audits.
Approve Purchases of Hospital Expenses in Accordance with Policies and Procedures
Perform Hospital Financial Reviews on a Monthly Basis and Control Expenses
Complete Annual Financial Budget and Capital Budget
Complete Monthly Financial Package
Monitor Labor Productivity
Complete Weekly Financial Forecasts
Responsible for Hospital Internal Controls and Audits
Help Monitor Compliance with Medicare Regulations
Finance Analyst III
Centene Corporation
09.2020 - 06.2021
Compile and Analyze Financial Information and Lead Various Financial Projects
Develop Integrated Revenue/Expense Analyses, Projections, Reports, and Presentations
Create and Analyze Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports and Ensures Financial Information has been Recorded Accurately
Identify Trends and Developments in Competitive Environments and Present Findings to Senior Leadership
Perform Financial Forecasting and Reconciliation of Internal Accounts
Handle Complex and High-Level Financial Analysis
Senior Financial Analyst – UMH Ambulatory Care Admin
University of Michigan Medicine
12.2019 - 06.2020
Provide Valuable Financial, Analytical, and Ad-Hoc Reporting Support for Administrative Areas of the Medical Group
Create Monthly Financial Reporting Package
Interpret Financial and Operational Information and Communicate the Financial Impact of Operational Decisions
Communicate Financials in a Meaningful way to Non-Finance Stakeholders (e.g. Use of Data Visualization Tools)
Review Performance and Financial Trends and Make Presentations to Operational Stakeholders
Support Unit-Level Financial Forecasting, Budgeting and Analysis for $150M Budget
Senior Financial Analyst – Finance
University of Toledo Physicians, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2019
Primarily Responsible for Preparation of the Financial Statements and Financial Analysis
Prepare and Review Monthly Financial Statements and Account Schedules for Management and Department Review
Prepare/Review Clinic Financial Statements and Operations Analyses
Respond to Physicians’ Requests of Collections, Charges, Incentive Projections and Breakeven Analysis
Provide Ad Hoc Analysis as Requested by Management Utilizing Various Data Sources and Systems Including Athena Analytics
Manage FRx Reporting System and Write Reports for Finance Department
Review, Design and Implement Processes for the Annual Budgeting Process
Assist with Annual Audit and Prepare Schedules Requested by Auditors
Adhere to Financial Procedures to Ensure Proper Posting to Ledger According to Current Practice and GAAP
Financial Analyst – Financial Planning
Mercy Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
Primarily Responsible for Supporting the Progress of Market Short and Long-Term Financial Plans for $50M Budget
Monitor Development of Market Annual Financial Plans, Including Manipulation of Financial Models in Financial Planning Software to Integrate Assumptions, Impacts and Initiatives
Assist in the Development of Long Term (3-5 year) Financial Models
Maintenance of Financial Planning Software and Tools to Efficiently and Effectively Support Financial Planning Processes
Assist in Change of Interim Forecasts of System and Market Performance
Manage Financial Performance Monitoring Through Monthly Variance Analysis
Create Profit and Loss Statements
Develop Ad Hoc Reports
Identify and Implement Improvements to Financial Planning Processes
Maintain a Constructive Relationship with Finance Decision Support to Ensure a Working Knowledge of the Capabilities of the Decision Support Tools
Business Manager for OP Clinic Administration
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Primary Financial Officer for the OP Ambulatory Clinics
Responsible for effective business oversight and fiscal operations for 33 outpatient clinics
Manage the overall budgets and analyze budget dollars from varying funding sources
Reallocate funds via budget transfers and journal entries
Present solutions and provide significant input into clinic and division-wide decisions through recommendations and direction
Monitor revenue, expenditure tracking, payables, receivables, and deposits
Facilitate cost control and cost reduction
Manage day-to-day processing of standard payroll through the university workflow
Develop budgets and capital requests, including evaluation of current expenses, future needs and suggestions for improved efficiency
Coordinate all aspects of management hiring
Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and monitor status of budget allocations
Advise clinic managers and medical directors on optimal use of financial resources for planning and management decisions
Analyze state and non-state budgets, utilize university data systems (HPM and HBI) for budget analysis
Administrative Assistant for OP Clinic Administration
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Records Tech II for Family Medicine Clinic
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Clerical Specialist for Radiology
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship, Family and Small Business
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Skills
Strong leadership skills
Self-motivated with a high level of energy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Financial Audits and data driven analysis
Proficient in Strata, Beacon, Finance BI, Tableau, Hyperion, Epic, Athena, Lawson, Solomon, PeopleSoft, and HPM
Skilled in decision making, critical thinking, prioritizing, organizing and planning
Excel in dealing with confrontation and conflict resolution
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Cash flow management
Forecasting
Internal control management
Month-end and year-end closings
Timeline
Area Controller
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo & The Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin
10.2022 - Current
Controller
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toledo
06.2021 - 10.2022
Finance Analyst III
Centene Corporation
09.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Financial Analyst – UMH Ambulatory Care Admin
University of Michigan Medicine
12.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Financial Analyst – Finance
University of Toledo Physicians, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Analyst – Financial Planning
Mercy Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
Business Manager for OP Clinic Administration
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Administrative Assistant for OP Clinic Administration
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Records Tech II for Family Medicine Clinic
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Clerical Specialist for Radiology
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship, Family and Small Business
Registered Nurse at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western WisconsinRegistered Nurse at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin