VP, Controller

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Controller of OhioHealth serves as the senior accounting executive for a large, complex, integrated not-for-profit health system. This role is accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while ensuring strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting operations. The position balances hands-on technical leadership—particularly in complex accounting, closing processes, and audit matters—with a strategic orientation, partnering closely with the CFO, finance leaders, operational executives, and governance committees to support the organization’s mission, growth, and long-term financial sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
CPA - Certified Public Accountant - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Track record of increasingly responsible strategic and financial thought leadership positions within a large, complex healthcare environment (provider, supplier, Payor, etc. ) or public accounting firm serving the healthcare industry
Significant Experience partnering with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into financial action plans by identifying, creating and implementing innovative business models, partnerships, investment opportunities and legal structures
Knowledge and Experience applying process improvement and lean techniques
Proven history of applying your broad base of Experience s in developing and retaining high performing, senior level teams

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership over system-wide accounting operations, including general ledger, consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and financial reporting
Maintain active involvement in complex accounting areas such as: patient service revenue, contractual allowances, and bad debt/charity care, third-party reimbursement and estimates, and accounting for joint ventures, affiliations, and physician enterprises
Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and not-for-profit healthcare standards
Design, implement, and sustain a strong internal control environment appropriate for a large, regulated healthcare system
Serve as primary executive lead for external financial statement audits, including coordination across hospitals and affiliates
Oversee compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement
Lead reimbursement, tax, and compliance teams on cost reports, audits, and regulatory inquiries
Lead and develop a large, multi-layered accounting organization with clear ownership, accountability, and succession planning
Balance empowerment and oversight, remaining close enough to operations to ensure quality while building scalable leadership depth
Establish consistent policies, procedures, and documentation across the system
Foster a culture of stewardship, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with the health system’s mission
Drive automation, standardization, and process improvements to support growth, integration, and efficiency
Ensure accounting processes effectively support operational, reimbursement, and financial planning needs
Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO on accounting policy, financial risk, and control matters
Partner with executives across the enterprise to strengthen end-to-end financial performance
Support executive leadership and Board/Audit Committee reporting with clear, transparent financial insights