Director of Finance/Controller

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System in Wisconsin is seeking a Director of Finance/Controller to lead the strategic oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and internal controls. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures financial integrity while providing insights that support growth and stability.

The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, drive cross-functional collaboration with operational and executive leadership, and guide the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead payroll and internal controls under CFO supervision.
• Modernize finance analytics and support data-driven decisions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Lead ERP transition and optimize budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with operations and executives to align finances with strategy.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Data-driven insights

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Finance/Controller

StartDate: ASAP

Join Beloit Health System, an award-winning organization, as you take on the new and innovative role of Director of Finance/Controller!

The Position

• The Director of Finance/Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for the strategic oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and internal controls.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures financial integrity while providing meaningful insights that support organizational growth and long-term financial stability.
• This leader will play a pivotal role in modernizing the finance function by enhancing financial analytics, strengthening forecasting capabilities, and implementing data-driven decision support. The organization is seeking a leader who can move beyond traditional accounting practices to provide strategic analysis that helps explain financial performance and guides executive decision-making.
• Lead and develop a collaborative, high-performing accounting team by fostering professional growth, mentoring staff, and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. This highly visible leader will partner closely with operational departments and executive leadership to strengthen cross-functional collaboration across the organization.
• Serve as the finance lead for a major enterprise resource planning (ERP) transition, partnering with organizational leaders to successfully implement a new financial system while improving budgeting processes, streamlining workflows, and positioning the finance department for future growth and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Revenue Cycle leadership, and other key stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, and alignment between operational performance and the organization's strategic priorities. While Revenue Cycle is led separately, this role is expected to build a strong partnership that supports the organization's overall financial success.
• This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on healthcare finance leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, developing people, and driving meaningful organizational change. With a respected long-tenured leader preparing for retirement, the organization is seeking someone who can build upon a strong financial foundation while growing into a long-term executive finance leadership opportunity with future CFO potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience is required.
• Healthcare experience is required.

The Organization

• Beloit Health System is a healthcare organization providing high-quality care for the residents of their southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities.
• Beloit Health System offers residents inpatient and outpatient services including the area’s most innovative heart and vascular program, a Level III Trauma Center, advanced orthopedics, cancer care, and the region’s first comprehensive health and wellness campus at Northpointe in Roscoe, Illinois.
• In 2021, Beloit Health System received the award for Excellence in Tissue Award for their outstanding work in organ and tissue donation. Additionally, The American Heart Association awarded Beloit with the Stroke GoldPlus award for their commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care.
• The System has a proud history of firsts - first in Wisconsin to affiliate with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, first in the nation to offer a mobile nurse service for businesses, and first in the nation to implement a bar coding system for patient safety.

The Community

Situated between four major metropolitan areas, the city of Beloit has the amenities of a big city and the charm of a small town.

The riverfront is rich with breathtaking scenery, recreational opportunities and live music, the historic downtown district boasts farm-to-table dining, unique boutiques and shops, and year-round events.

Residents and families take advantage of quality schools, parks and museums.

With Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois nearby, the area offers access to endless big city entertainment.