Hospital Controller - Lead Finance & Strategy

Encompass Health Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

FSA/HSA

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team for a local hospital, driving accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will supervise billing, AR, payroll, GL, budgeting, forecasting, and audits to support the hospital's financial objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospital leadership, adherence to Medicare rules, and ongoing process improvements while leveraging modern financial technology and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years hospital accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and managerial skills.
• Experience in budgeting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee hospital accounting and financial operations, incl. billing, AR, cash receipts, payroll, GL, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reviews, budgets, and state financial reports.
• Develop and implement plans to enhance operational efficiency as requested by CEO and hospital leadership.
• 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.

Skills

Financial leadership

Healthcare accounting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and financial team for a local hospital, driving accurate reporting and strong internal controls. You will supervise billing, AR, payroll, GL, budgeting, forecasting, and audits to support the hospital's financial objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospital leadership, adherence to Medicare rules, and ongoing process improvements while leveraging modern financial technology and a supportive, inclusive culture.