Controller - Remote

Community Health Systems; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Remote Controller who will manage financial operations and liaise between corporate offices and local health entities. The successful candidate will exhibit strong analytical skills and a commitment to driving financial improvements in a healthcare setting. This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

401k

Student loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role.
• Experience in hospital or healthcare system accounting preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees month-end close accounting process and ensures accuracy.
• Conducts monthly and quarterly operating reviews, including variance analysis.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Financial systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Alteryx

Google Suite

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Job Summary

(Full Time, Remote)

The Controller is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the month-end close accounting process, and serving as a liaison between the health system's corporate office and its assigned entity, such as hospitals, clinics, or shared business operations (SBO). This role is instrumental in fostering strong relationships, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, and supporting operational and strategic decisions.

As a Controller at Community Health Systems, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 401k and student loan repayment programs.

About The Opportunity

• Oversees the month-end close accounting process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Coordinates communication between corporate leadership, local site financial teams, and shared business operations to promote collaboration and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Conducts monthly and quarterly operating reviews, including variance analysis, and provides actionable insights for operational improvement.
• Assesses and resolves issues that may arise between corporate and local sites, escalating to the Regional Controller or Senior Director of Healthcare Accounting as needed.
• Delivers accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency, including presenting financial data to hospital and corporate leadership.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, organizational policies, and procedures across all supported entities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including accounts payable and other finance departments, to address and resolve operational challenges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university required
• 5-7 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role and general accounting knowledge required
  
  

Preferences

• Master's Degree in Business Administration from accredited college or university preferred
• 2-4 years of hospital or Healthcare System, multi-site accounting leadership experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize financial data into actionable insights.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial software and tools; prior Alteryx experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications preferred, with the ability to utilize spreadsheets, presentations, and other tools effectively.
• Willingness to learn Oracle and leverage the training, reporting, and process components to excel in role.
  
  

This is a fully remote opportunity

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 71 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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