Controller

Best Care•Omaha, NE

11d

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Serves as the senior leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting across the Health System. This role provides enterprise oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and the system’s internal control environment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles. Partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership to support strategic priorities through strong financial governance, reliable reporting, and effective stewardship of organizational resources. Ensures the financial infrastructure of the Health System supports informed decision-making, operational performance, and long-term financial sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Typically requires 12–15 years of progressive accounting or financial leadership experience in healthcare, public accounting, or similarly complex organizational environments.
Demonstrated experience leading large accounting functions, overseeing financial reporting processes, and managing teams responsible for accounting operations is required.
Sound expertise in financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal control frameworks.
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing complex accounting and financial reporting functions.
Knowledge of healthcare financial operations, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards.
Experience overseeing enterprise financial systems and ERP platforms.
Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership to support strategic financial decision-making.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing finance teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Other advanced financial credentials may be considered based on role alignment.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Governance – 50%
Provides enterprise oversight of accounting and financial reporting functions across the Health System to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information.
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.
Leads and coordinates the Health System’s external audit activities and ensures the organization maintains a strong internal control environment.
Establishes and maintains accounting policies, financial governance practices, and internal control frameworks that safeguard organizational assets and support regulatory compliance.
Partners with executive leadership and operational leaders to provide financial insight and analysis that supports strategic decision-making and system performance.
Provides leadership oversight of the Health System’s financial systems and reporting infrastructure to ensure systems effectively support accounting operations, financial transparency, and operational efficiency.
Leads and develops accounting leadership and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.
Operational Finance Oversight – 50%
Provides executive oversight of core financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and fixed asset accounting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial controls.
Ensures the organization maintains sound processes for vendor payments, payroll administration, and related tax reporting in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Oversees financial operational processes to ensure appropriate controls, timely financial close cycles, and alignment with Health System financial policies.