Controller - Full-Time Exempt Status

Randolph Hospital District D B A Memorial Hospital; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

5% retirement match

Health insurance

Wellness program

24/7 fitness room

Job summary

Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting support, audit preparation, and financial analysis. The role collaborates with the CFO and serves as a key member of the Finance team.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting with hospital accounting experience and strong Excel skills; advanced degrees or CPA are preferred. Join a rural Critical Access Hospital committed to financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum one year hospital or NGO accounting experience, or two years of public/private accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and financial reporting.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and Board reports.
• Coordinate annual operating and capital budgets.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with audits, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes and supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Monitor cash management, contractual allowances, bad debt, and other financial analyses.
• Support chargemaster reviews and reimbursement-related activities.
• Perform CFO duties in the CFO's absence.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree or CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Full Time-Exempt Clerical Chester, IL, US

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Memorial Hospital, a rural Critical Access Hospital, is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting support, audit preparation, and financial analysis. This position works closely with the CFO and serves as a key member of the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and financial reporting.


• Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and Board reports.


• Coordinate annual operating and capital budgets.


• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.


• Assist with audits, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports, and regulatory reporting.


• Oversee Accounts Payable processes and supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist.


• Monitor cash management, contractual allowances, bad debt, and other financial analyses.


• Support chargemaster reviews and reimbursement-related activities.


• Perform CFO duties in the CFO's absence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.


• Minimum one year of hospital or non-governmental accounting experience, or two years of public/private accounting experience.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and reporting tools.

Preferred:

• Master's degree and/or CPA designation.


• Healthcare finance experience.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.


• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Memorial Hospital Requirements

• Compliance with COVID-19 and annual flu vaccination requirements (or approved exemption).


• PTO earned per hour .085 up to 8.32 bi-weekly.


• Retirement of 5% with additional match option.


• Wellness Health Insurance for employee for less than $25.00/month.


• Fitness Room 24 hours a day.

Join Memorial Hospital and help support the financial strength of a mission-driven healthcare organization serving rural communities.

Interviews will begin by October 1, 2026.