Controller

Cibola General Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Controller will oversee all aspects of financial reporting at Cibola General Hospital in Grants, NM, including payroll and Accounts Payable, working closely with the CFO to ensure accurate reporting and compliance for a rural hospital.

Responsibilities cover monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, MultiView and Paylocity system leadership, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, and mentoring a small finance team with emphasis on Medicare and rural health cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA or HFMA certification strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years progressive accounting experience, 3+ years healthcare.
• Experience with hospital audits or cost reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger and perform reconciliations.
• Lead MultiView and Paylocity system usage and training.
• Ensure internal controls and GAAP/GASB/FASB compliance.
• Assist CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide team mentorship and cross-training in finance.
• Support Medicare Cost Reports and cost reporting filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or HFMA certification preferred

Tools

MultiView

Paylocity

General ledger systems

Excel

Job description

Description

The Controller will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, including payroll and Accounts Payable. You will utilize MultiView as the primary financial system while working closely with the CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Maintain general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• MultiView Expertise: Serve as the primary finance lead for MultiView and Paylocity, including system optimization, report development, data integrity, and training of team members on relevant modules.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strong internal controls, support external audits, and maintain compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, HFMA guidelines, Medicare Cost Report requirements, and Critical Access Hospital-specific regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist the CFO with annual operating and capital budgets, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Team Leadership: Work within and help lead a small finance team. Provide mentorship, cross-train staff, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Cost Reporting & Analysis: Support Medicare Cost Report preparation and other regulatory filings. Perform financial analysis to support decision‑making for rural healthcare challenges (e.g., low-volume adjustments, swing bed utilization).
• Additional Duties: Manage fixed assets, payroll accounting support as needed, cash management, and special projects assigned by the CFO.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or HFMA certification strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare (hospital setting preferred).
• Prior experience in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare environment is a significant plus.
• Experience managing hospital audits or preparing hospital cost reports for a Public Accounting firm can be substituted for direct hospital experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of MultiView is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with general ledger and accounting systems.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively in a small team with broad responsibilities.
• Self-starter who is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a rural hospital setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.