Controller

Community Health Systems of Wisconsin; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems of Wisconsin seeks a Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, grants, and internal controls in a nonprofit healthcare setting. You will partner with executive leadership to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial information for decision-making.

Responsibilities include month-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, cash management, payroll accounting, and capital assets, with a focus on strong leadership and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Healthcare, nonprofit, or community health center experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with external audits and internal control processes required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage grants & restricted funds accounting and compliance.
• Coordinate audits and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA designation (strongly preferred)

Job description

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