Controller – Healthcare Sector $85K - $115K

JFS, LLC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Donation matching

Remote work

Company laptop

Coaching & 1:1s

Job summary

JFS Consulting is seeking an experienced financial leader to support a CFO Officer on the Leadership Team and hospital boards. Depending on experience, this role will be hired as a Controller on our CFO Services Team and will have remote flexibility.

You will oversee accounting operations for rural hospitals, ensure GAAP financial reporting, and mentor a team of consultants to deliver high-impact financial insights and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA preferred or required depending on organizational structure
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in healthcare finance
• Experience with rural hospitals or community healthcare strongly preferred
• Comfortable supporting multiple clients in a consulting environment

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, and cash flow
• Prepare GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Consolidate financials across multiple entities and track KPIs
• Assist with long-range financial planning
• Support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and cost reporting
• Coordinate audit readiness and liaise with external auditors
• Mentor hospital finance teams and support process improvement
• Occasional travel to rural client sites

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Client communication

Healthcare accounting

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Job description

LEAD. EMPOWER. INNOVATE.

We’re seeking an experienced, financial leader to support a high-performing CFO Officer who serves on the JFS Leadership Team and multiple hospital boards. Depending on experience, this role will be hired as a Controller on our CFO Services Team

• At JFS, we do things differently.
• No red tape: If you see a better way—we want you to run with it.
• Remote flexibility: Lead and grow your team without being stuck in a traditional office grind.
• Purposeful leadership: Shape systems, coach & mentor your team, and make a real impact on client success.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2018, JFS Consulting is a management consulting firm specializing in rural healthcare and service-based organizations. We deliver financial consulting, tax strategy, long-term planning, operational efficiencies and financial transformation, and Fractional and Advisory CFO services to clients navigating complex environments with limited resources.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

This role supports our Fractional CFO Services Team, working primarily with ruralhospitals. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, oversee accounting operations, and help healthcare clients strengthen financial performance, internal controls, and long-term sustainability.

You’ll work closely with CFOs, Boards, and hospital leadership to bring clarity, structure, and strategic insight to complex healthcare finance environments.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, and cash flow)
• Prepare GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Consolidate financials across multiple entities and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist with long-range financial planning

Healthcare Compliance & Sector Expertise

• Support Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and cost reporting
• Assist with grant reporting, capital planning, and cash flow projections
• Coordinate audit readiness and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain internal controls appropriate for small, resource-constrained hospitals
• Partner with Fractional CFOs to deliver high-impact financial insight
• Mentor hospital finance teams and support process improvement
• Improve systems, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen client outcomes
• Occasional travel to rural client sites

ADDITIONAL SCOPE – CONTROLLER LEVEL

• Greater ownership of complex, multi-entity client portfolios
• Lead and review work of other consultants/accounting staff
• Serve as primary escalation point for technical accounting issues
• Play a key role in standardizing processes and scaling the CFO Services practice

WHAT YOU BRING:

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA (preferred or required depending on organizational structure)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience,
• 3+ years in healthcare finance
• Experience with rural hospitals or community healthcare strongly preferred
• Comfortable supporting multiple clients in a consulting environment

Skills & Strengths

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Clear, confident communicator with clients and teams
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
• Tech-savvy and experienced with healthcare accounting systems
• Mission-aligned with community-based healthcare

Bonus Points

• Fractional CFO or outsourced accounting experience
• Rural healthcare or community hospital background
• Grant compliance or Single Audit experience

WHY JFS?

We value impact over ego, process over chaos, and people over politics.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Want to grow with a scaling firm
• Enjoy seeing the ripple effects of financial decisions
• Align with our Core Values: We Coach, We Think, We Communicate, We’re Accountable, We’re Kind, We’re a Team (read more at jfsconsultingco.com)
• We believe there is no task too small regardless of our role, always willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time

COMPENSATION (Based on Level & Experience:

• Controller:
• $85,000 – $115,000 (dependent on experience and geographic location)

Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, scope, and readiness for responsibility

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance through Aetna (premiums partially covered by JFS for employees)
• $0 cost dental and vision (fully covered for employees at base plan)
• 100% employer paid life insurance (at base plan)
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Retirement plan with 3% company match after 1 year
• Up to $1,200 in professional development reimbursements per year
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes
• Company issued laptop
• Remote work environment with office in Grand Junction, Colorado
• Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings
• Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team to reflect and grow

We want our interview process to respect your time as the applicant by being transparent and moving at a reasonable pace. The full interview process to offer will take approximately 6 weeks from that point. We will provide updates in the process for all applicants, even those we decide not to move forward with.