ASST CONTROLLER

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Hospital's Controller and CFO in managing day-to-day accounting and financial processes.

You will contribute to month-end close, journal entries, reporting, and internal controls, while guiding staff and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes precision, timeliness, and cross-department collaboration to sustain financial integrity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in hospital or business accounting.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates service excellence and professionalism.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and general MS Office.
• Committed to compliance with the organization's Code of Conduct and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting procedures under Controller and CFO guidance.
• Support month-end closing, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Calculate net revenue and assist with AHA surveys.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews and assist with tax packages and budgets.
• Participate in SOX audits and review internal controls.
• Assist with CHIRP reporting and pro forma modeling.

Skills

General hospital accounting

Supervisory experience

Service excellence

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

The Assistant Controller supports the Hospital's Controller and CFO by overseeing accounting procedures, meeting deadlines, and assisting with financial processes such as month-end closing, journal entries, financial reporting, net revenue calculations, AHA surveys, balance sheet reviews, tax package and annual budget preparation. The role includes conducting financial analysis, advising on operations, participating in SOX audits, reviewing internal controls over accounting transactions, assisting with CHIRP reporting and proforma modeling. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to Five years of experience in General Hospital Accounting or other business accounting experience
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must always demonstrate service excellence.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis in Excel
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA is desirable, but not mandatory

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.