Hospital Controller — Lead Finance & Strategy

Encompass Health Corporation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a seasoned Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, including billing, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and compliance, contribute to strategic plans, and collaborate across regional and corporate teams in a inclusive environment at a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with 150+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and managerial skills typically acquired through experience in accounting or healthcare operations.
• Relevant experience in budgeting, both capital planning and operations, and in creating 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.

Skills

Financial management

Financial analysis

Managerial skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Audits

Labor management

Revenue analysis

Expense management

Contract negotiation

Utilization review

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a seasoned Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, including billing, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and compliance, contribute to strategic plans, and collaborate across regional and corporate teams in a inclusive environment at a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with 150+