Controller

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Controller to assist the CFO in daily financial operations for the market, including month-end close review, KPI monitoring, and oversight of supply chain and revenue cycle. He/she will ensure GAAP-compliant statements, support SOX compliance, and lead budget and forecast activities across Shared Services, Lab and GME entities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years in hospital accounting or finance, with 7 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
• 5 years working in hospital accounting or finance; 7 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO in month-end close review and analysis.
• Monitor daily KPIs and oversee supply chain and revenue cycle operations.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and books/records.
• Support SOX compliance, internal audits, and risk assessments.
• Help prepare annual operating budget and regular forecasts.
• Provide reports and pro forma analyses for market leadership.
• Collaborate with market CFO and department leaders on financial improvements.
• Assist in training and guiding staff across market finance operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP compliance

SOX compliance

Finance leadership

Month-end close

Revenue cycle oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Shift: Day

Job Type: Full Time

The Controller assists the CFO in all daily financial operations, including month end close review, analysis and action planning, daily key performance indicator monitoring as well as supply chain and revenue cycle operations oversight. Assists the Market CFO in safeguarding hospital assets and ensuring the financial statements, including the books and records, are prepared, and maintained in accordance with GAAP. Provides hands-on training, continuous improvement and assistance to department leaders and staff related to market financial operations. Responsible for preparation of the Market's annual detailed operating budget, routine forecast preparation and adherence to audit requirements for GME and Lab. The Controller has responsibility for Shared Services, Lab and GME entities as well as other market support as appropriate.

Participates in the market's long-term and short-term financial process; makes recommendations, analyzes deficiencies, and prepares reports as needed. Provides director level oversight for finance teams with Lab and GME. Functions in lead role with hospital controllers to optimize performance with finance team in the markets. Works with market department leaders and staff to develop work plans to improve financial operations and quantify financial impact of improvement projects. Stays attune to activities within the Internal Audit department to ensure compliance. Completes self-audit risk assessments. Ensures SOX compliance and regularly reviews and audits practices within the organization and affiliates. Responsible for timely and accurate month-end reporting and performance analysis for both revenue and cost to budget/forecast. Working knowledge and responsibility for balance sheet reconciliation review. Will also identify areas of shortfall and assist in the development of mitigation plans. Completes all quarterly/routine forecasts in a timely and accurate fashion for the CFO review and approval. Responsible for the annual operating budget process for the market entities including collection of information, obtaining input from department leaders, and determining ways to accomplish budget goals efficiently and effectively. Assists department heads in program planning, including organizational goal achievement, budgeting, facilities, equipment, supplies, utilization and statistical/financial reporting. Responsible for preparing revenue, cost and service line analysis as well as pro forma development as needed. Works closely with CFO on initiatives to ensure successful management of financial operations. Be able to perform responsibilities of CFO if necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.

Experience:

Required: 5 years working in hospital accounting or finance.

Preferred: 7 years working in hospital accounting or finance