Controller

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, part of Tenet Healthcare, is seeking a Controller to assist the CFO with daily financial operations, month-end close, KPI monitoring, and revenue cycle oversight. This role focuses on safeguarding assets, maintaining GAAP-compliant books, and leading financial process improvements across the market.

The Controller will oversee Shared Services, Lab, and GME entities, prepare annual operating budgets, forecasts, and assist with audit requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in 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.
• 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.
• Be able to perform responsibilities of CFO if necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent minimum experience requirements

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Be able to perform responsibilities of CFO if necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent minimum experience requirements
  • Experience:5 years working in hospital accounting or finance
• Preferred:
  • Experience: 7 years working in hospital accounting or finance

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024 which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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