Controller - Hospital Operations Director

LifePoint Health • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier®. The Hospital Operations Controller group partners closely with hospitals and senior leadership across the enterprise to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage compliance, and support strategic decision-making. The team values collaboration, accuracy, and the ability to problem-solve complex issues in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and state regulatory environments
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and financial reporting tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information to leadership and resolve sensitive situations
• Ability to handle varied and complex business problems requiring interpretation and judgment
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including delegation and resource allocation

Responsibilities

• Manage the appropriate accounting and financial reporting for a group of facilities, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Integrate finance teams for new acquisitions, providing guidance during month end close and directing facilities in SOX compliance
• Prepare and present analysis of hospital operating results on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare financial feasibility analysis for capital projects, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Support facilities in fiscal year budgets and month end close procedures
• Ensure adequate internal controls to safeguard facility assets and produce accurate financial reporting
• Maintain general ledger and monthly closing activities, minimizing audit adjustments
• Review and explain variances in general ledger accounts and hospital statistics
• Monitor and regulate standardized Chart of Accounts and reporting for accuracy
• Assist with due diligence and integration of new acquisitions
• Serve as liaison with external stakeholders providing required reports and information
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure operating metrics align with operational strategies
• Create business analytics tools to support group and hospital discussions
• Support the Senior Director, Hospital Operations Controller as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree