Controller Hospital Finance

Bileddo Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Controller for a not-for-profit hospital in California. This role involves overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and collaborating with executive leadership. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong healthcare accounting experience preferred. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Healthcare accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Proven experience managing close processes and financial reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal control familiarity.
• Ability to partner effectively with non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and financial visibility.

Skills

Healthcare accounting experience

Managing close processes

Financial reporting

Ability to partner with non-finance leaders

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

Job description

Controller Hospital Finance

Central California

Our client is a 25-bed Critical Access not-for-profit hospital centrally located in California. Minutes to wine country and over 300 wineries!

They have engaged us to locate an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls in a complex, regulated environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional who wants ownership, leadership visibility, and the ability to directly influence organizational performance.

Why Controllers Choose This Role High-Impact Scope:

• Oversight of accounting operations, reporting accuracy, and compliance in a mission‑critical environment.
• Leadership Partnership: Regular collaboration with executive leadership and operational leaders.
• Process Authority: Opportunity to improve close cycles, reporting workflows, and internal controls.
• Stability‑Focused Environment: Emphasis on financial discipline, transparency, and long‑term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and financial visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• Healthcare accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing close processes and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to partner effectively with non‑finance leaders.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered. Full details provided during the interview process.

Next Steps

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply or inquire confidentially for additional information to the link below.

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