Experience

MetroSouth Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Controller

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Blue Island, IL



University of Chicago Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst III

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2009

  Reimbursements Prepared and analyzed annual cost report for Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross with total cost in excess of $10M. Audited payments of $2M from Medicare and Medicaid on a monthly basis by sampling vouchers and modeling payments. Ensured the maximization of reimbursement and peak performance from cost report data reported to third party providers. Researched reimbursement issues, quantifying impact of proposed regulation changes, providing analysis.



Streamwood Behavioral Health

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Controller

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

   Prepared monthly financial projection of $2M for 3 entities for executive management.  Analyzed and commented on operating entities profitability and productivity, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses by 3%.  Reviewed and approved journal entries for month-end close process.  Approved reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with no items greater than 60 days.  Maintained and assured the accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.  Managed Accounting… Show more  Prepared monthly financial projection of $2M for 3 entities for executive management.  Analyzed and commented on operating entities profitability and productivity, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses by 3%.  Reviewed and approved journal entries for month-end close process.  Approved reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with no items greater than 60 days.  Maintained and assured the accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.  Managed Accounting staff. Show less



Streamwood Behavioral Health Center

• United States
• Medical Practices

• CONTROLLER

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

  Prepared monthly financial projection of $2M for 3 entities for executive management. Analyzed and commented on operating entities profitability and productivity, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses by 3%. Reviewed and approved journal entries for month-end close process. Approved reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with no items greater than 60 days. Maintained and assured the accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. Managed Accounting staff.



Kindred Healthcare

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2006

   Managed and collected data for statistical reporting and patient financial services for regulatory requirements.  Prepared detailed financial statements and reports.  Participated in long/short term financial planning with CFO.  Assisted with annual budget and financial plan in excess $5M.  Posted journal entries to general ledger.



Kindred Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ACCOUNTING MANAGER

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2006

  Managed and collected data for statistical reporting and patient financial services for regulatory requirements. Prepared detailed financial statements and reports. Participated in long/short term financial planning with CFO. Assisted with annual budget and financial plan in excess $5M. Posted journal entries to general ledger.



DEIDRE R. WATTS

• ACCOUNTING MANAGER

  • May 2002 - Mar 2005

  Northshore University Health System Prepared financial statements for monthly/yearly close process. Assisted with annual budget and Medicare cost report. Prepared 990 tax returns and assisted auditors with year-end audit. Analyzed balanced sheet and general ledger accounts. Managed Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk. Compiled and reported Quarterly Financial data to Board of Directors.



Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COST/BUDGET ANALYSTS

  • Mar 1999 - May 2002

  Prepared annual budgets of $5M and financial plan for five years. * Prepared cost report for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and IRIS Report. * Generated monthly contractual allowances, responsibility report, and account analysis. * Prepared quarterly HCFA 91 report for Medicare (MSH & SRH).