Hospital Controller: Lead Finance, Drive Impact

Encompass Health; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation company, seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial team and drive financial performance across the network of 150+ hospitals. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on management of billing, payroll, budgeting, and audits in a highly collaborative environment.

You will partner with executive leaders to improve efficiency, ensure Medicare compliance, and deliver regular financial reviews while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and techniques and managerial skills typically gained through accounting or healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the accounting system and financial operations of the hospital. This includes managing billing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reviews, budgets, and any necessary state financial reports.
• Develop and implement plans to enhance operational efficiency as requested by the CEO, hospital leadership, regional teams, and the corporate office.
• Participate in hospital Governing Body committees and partnership boards as needed.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with Medicare regulations.
• Celebrate accomplishments and victories with the team along the way.

Skills

Hospital accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Encompass Health, the nation's largest inpatient rehabilitation company, seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial team and drive financial performance across the network of 150+ hospitals. This role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on management of billing, payroll, budgeting, and audits in a highly collaborative environment.

You will partner with executive leaders to improve efficiency, ensure Medicare compliance, and deliver regular financial reviews while