Controller

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Controller to oversee organization-wide accounting and financial reporting in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, manage grant accounting, and coordinate audits while collaborating with executive leadership for strategic decision-making. Experience in nonprofit healthcare finance, strong leadership, and ability to implement robust internal controls are essential for sustaining mission-driven operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Lead GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting for FQHC/nonprofit.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and grant accounting.
• Coordinate audits and internal controls.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash management.
• Provide financial analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Develop and manage fixed assets, capital, and payroll accounting.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Drive technology and process improvements in finance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Leadership

Audit coordination

Grant accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for the overall management, integrity, and accuracy of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides leadership and oversight for general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, and internal financial controls.

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for the overall management, integrity, and accuracy of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides leadership and oversight for general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, and internal financial controls. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization operates in a highly regulated healthcare and nonprofit environment. The Controller is responsible for ensuring accounting practices and financial reporting comply with applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state requirements, HRSA/FQHC requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. The Controller serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership and department leaders by providing accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support operational decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability.

Essential Job Functions

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
• QHC & Healthcare Finance
• Budgeting & Financial Analysis
• Grants & Restricted Funds
• Audit & Compliance
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
• Payroll & Benefits Accounting
• Fixed Assets & Capital
• Leadership & Team Management
• Technology & Process Improvement

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit, or community health center experience strongly preferred.

Experience With Federal Or State Grants Preferred.

• Experience with external audits and internal control processes required.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger accounting required.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer