Financial Controller

Career Movement; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Movement is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting function for a Northeast health system. You will own financial reporting, drive FP&A, and modernize finance with AI and automation. Reporting to the CFO, you will transform processes and guide strategic finance initiatives across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years in healthcare accounting, CPA or MBA, and proven leadership. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to deliver accurate reporting and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within healthcare.
• Experience building and mentoring a high-performing accounting team.
• Demonstrated hands-on use of AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting functions including financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and executive level reporting.
• Partner with CFO on strategic finance initiatives and long-range planning.
• Identify and implement AI, automation, and analytics tools to modernize finance operations.
• Drive process improvement across accounting and finance functions.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and policy.
• Serve as a key finance partner to operational and clinical leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Strategic finance

Education

CPA or MBA

Tools

AI/Analytics tools

Job description

A growing, health system in the Northeast that recently completed a major ownership transition is hiring a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting function and modernize how finance operates. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will own the full accounting function, drive FP&A, and carry a mandate to bring AI, automation, and process improvement into a department that is ready for change.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting functions, including financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and executive level reporting
• Partner with the CFO on strategic finance initiatives and long range planning
• Identify and implement AI, automation, and advanced analytics tools to modernize finance operations
• Drive process improvement across the accounting and finance function
• Build, mentor, and manage a high performing accounting team
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational policy
• Serve as a key finance partner to operational and clinical leadership

Requirement

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience within healthcare
• At least 5 years leading and developing a team
• CPA or MBA required
• Demonstrated hands on experience using AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve finance operations
• Not for profit healthcare accounting experience strongly preferred
• Revenue cycle exposure strongly preferred
• Strong command of financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Proven ability to modernize or transform a finance function