Controller

University Health

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a traditional Controller position. We are looking for a proven leader who can immediately contribute at a strategic level while helping shape the future of our financial operations and organizational growth. The Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management, and Capital Asset Management. The position plays a critical role in financial reporting, strategic planning, operational improvement, staff development, and organizational decision-making. This role extends well beyond technical accounting. We are seeking a leader who can develop people, drive projects, improve processes, build relationships across the organization, and communicate effectively with executives, physicians, board members, auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public or Health Service Administration or Finance.
Seven to Ten years’ experience in a hospital, including at least five years supervision above the first supervisory level.
Knowledge of hospital generally accepted accounting principles, consolidated accounting concepts, implementation of accounting and reporting systems, critical analysis of data and measurement of financial performance.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and the hospital staff.
Knowledge of standard problem solving and management information systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA
MBA
MHA, or other advanced degree
Experience serving as a Controller, Assistant CFO, Associate CFO, or equivalent senior financial leadership role within a healthcare organization
MBA. CPA certificate.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key financial leader responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management, and Capital Asset Management.
Play a critical role in financial reporting, strategic planning, operational improvement, staff development, and organizational decision-making.
Develop people, drive projects, improve processes, build relationships across the organization, and communicate effectively with executives, physicians, board members, auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders.
Develop financial management strategies that meet hospital and corporate objectives.
Maintain awareness of trends in accounting/financial presentation and governmental third party payor reimbursement policies, standards, and procedures.
Organize and lead teams.
Effectively present information to executive management and board of directors.