Hospital Controller—Lead Finance & Strategy

Encompass Health Corporation; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation, a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider, invites a Controller to guide the hospital’s financial operations, oversee accounting activities, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to align financial goals with patient care excellence across 150+ locations.

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll manage billing, AR, payroll, GL, and audits, while ensuring Medicare compliance and strategic

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 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 management

Financial analysis

Managerial skills

Healthcare accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation, a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider, invites a Controller to guide the hospital’s financial operations, oversee accounting activities, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to align financial goals with patient care excellence across 150+ locations.

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll manage billing, AR, payroll, GL, and audits, while ensuring Medicare compliance and strategic