Hospital Controller: Lead Finance & Strategy

EHC; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Vibrant team

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team at a local hospital. You will manage billing, receivables, cash receipts, payroll, GL, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits, while partnering with hospital leadership on financial strategy.

The role emphasizes compliance with Medicare regulations and ongoing cost optimization, with opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation provider.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
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Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the hospital's accounting and financial operations, including billing, AR, cash receipts, A/P, payroll, GL, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial reviews and state reports as needed.
• Develop plans to improve operational efficiency per CEO and leadership input.
• Participate in Governing Body committees and hospital boards as required.

Skills

Financial management

Hospital accounting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team at a local hospital. You will manage billing, receivables, cash receipts, payroll, GL, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits, while partnering with hospital leadership on financial strategy.

The role emphasizes compliance with Medicare regulations and ongoing cost optimization, with opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation provider.