Controller

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC in Kansas City is seeking a Controller for their Executive Leadership Track, an opportunity leading to the Associate CFO position. The ideal candidate will be a high-performing finance leader responsible for overseeing General Accounting and Payroll.

This role emphasizes collaboration with executive leadership and requires significant experience in healthcare finance and strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and several years in healthcare leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in hospital finance, with 5 years in leadership roles.
• Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with hospital objectives.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
• Drive strategic planning and operational improvements.
• Lead staff development and financial reporting.

Skills

Healthcare accounting

Leadership skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or MHA

Job description

Job Description

Controller – Executive Leadership Track (Future Associate CFO Opportunity)

Are you a high‑performing healthcare finance leader who has already mastered the Controller role and is ready for the next step in your career? Our organization is seeking an experienced Controller to join a highly successful finance team with a unique opportunity: the right candidate will be positioned for promotion to Associate CFO.

This is not a traditional Controller position. We are looking for a proven leader who can immediately contribute at a strategic level while helping shape the future of our financial operations and organizational growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clearly defined path to Associate CFO for the right candidate
• High‑performing accounting and finance team already in place
• Strong organizational culture focused on collaboration and excellence
• Stable healthcare organization with a commitment to growth and innovation
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
• Last financial statement audit completed with no audit adjustments, reflecting the strength of our accounting processes and team

Role

Reporting directly to the Associate CFO, the Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management, and Capital Asset Management. The position plays a critical role in financial reporting, strategic planning, operational improvement, staff development, and organizational decision‑making.

This role extends well beyond technical accounting. We are seeking a leader who can develop people, drive projects, improve processes, build relationships across the organization, and communicate effectively with executives, physicians, board members, auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For – Successful Candidate

• Significant hospital finance and accounting leadership experience
• Proven success leading high‑performing teams
• Strong project management and organizational leadership skills
• Deep understanding of healthcare accounting, financial reporting, reimbursement, budgeting, and audit processes
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boardsAbility to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive results
• Desire and capability to grow into a senior executive finance leadership role

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• MBA, MHA, or other advanced degree
• Experience serving as a Controller, Assistant CFO, Associate CFO, or equivalent senior financial leadership role within a healthcare organization

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public or Health Service Administration or Finance
• Seven to ten years’ experience in a hospital, including at least five years supervision above the first supervisory level
• Ability to develop financial management strategies that meet hospital and corporate objectives
• Knowledge of hospital generally accepted accounting principles, consolidated accounting concepts, implementation of accounting and reporting systems, critical analysis of data and measurement of financial performance
• Maintain awareness of trends in accounting/financial presentation and governmental third‑party payor reimbursement policies, standards, and procedures
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and the hospital staff
• Ability to effectively present information to executive management and board of directors
• Experience in organizing and leading teams
• Knowledge of standard problem solving and management information systems

Preferred Qualifications (Additional)

• MBA
• CPA certificate