State Controller

The US Oncology Network•Chicago Ridge, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Affiliated Oncologists is seeking a dynamic Controller with a primary focus on financial planning, analytics, and strategic decision support. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on transforming data into actionable insights, driving business growth, and partnering with senior management and physician leaders. The successful candidate will champion FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) initiatives, lead financial operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This position is responsible for controllership including the preparation and management of the division’s financial statements, budgets, and forecasts with the aid of Accounting & Finance Operations staff. The US Oncology Network is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes! Come join our team in the fight against cancer! The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
12+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in management roles preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in FP&A, financial analytics, and business partnership within healthcare or multi-site organizations required.
Experience leading finance transformation initiatives, including automation and digital analytics required.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI (or similar analytics tools), financial dashboards, and presentation software required.
Strong executive presence, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills required.
Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare industry experience (oncology, hospital administration, multi-site care) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all finance activities for the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
Develop and implement advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Design and maintain dashboards and decision support tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive data-driven decision making.
Partner with operations, physician leadership, and business units to support strategic initiatives and growth plans.
Serve as a strategic advisor to regional and practice leadership, translating financial data into business insights.
Drive finance transformation projects, including process standardization, automation, and adoption of digital tools and AI for enhanced analytics.
Present financial analysis and recommendations at Board, Finance Committee, and physician meetings, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences.
Collaborate with practice leadership to follow the day to day accounting and financial duties.
Confirm accuracy of AP invoicing.
Lead financial analysis for capital expenditures, new projects, and business cases.
Support business development activities, including product line analysis, physician recruitment, and acquisitions.
Oversee financial statement management, reconciliations, and internal controls, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Focus on integrating accounting processes with analytics for holistic financial oversight.
Oversight of revenue cycle and reconciliation of key accounts (AR, cash clearing, credit balances, reserves for contractual, bad debt and denials)
Ensures information systems capture financial information required by third party payers, practice management, physicians, company and required external sources
Coordinates payroll functions and related reporting.