Hospital Controller: Lead Finance & Impact

Encompass Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team at a local hospital, driving financial performance and ensuring robust internal controls across billing, GL, payroll, budgeting, and audits.

You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement efficiency improvements, monitor Medicare compliance, and prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports reflecting state requirements and corporate guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques and managerial skills typically acquired through experience in accounting or healthcare operations.
• Relevant experience in financial management and financial operations, including labor management, revenue analysis, expense management, contract negotiation, and utilization review.
• Relevant experience in budgeting, both capital planning and operations.
• Relevant experience in creating and executing a strong internal control environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the accounting system and financial operations of the hospital, including 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

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Internal controls

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team at a local hospital, driving financial performance and ensuring robust internal controls across billing, GL, payroll, budgeting, and audits.

You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement efficiency improvements, monitor Medicare compliance, and prepare accurate monthly and annual financial reports reflecting state requirements and corporate guidance.