Hospital Controller: Lead Finance & Strategy

Encompass Health Corporation; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Florida seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, directing billing, receivables, payroll, and general ledger while partnering with leadership to strengthen financial performance.

This role offers meaningful impact within a community hospital setting, opportunities to implement efficiency improvements, support Medicare compliance, and collaborate with a diverse team using advanced technology.

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

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Medicare compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA (Preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP/controls

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Florida seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, directing billing, receivables, payroll, and general ledger while partnering with leadership to strengthen financial performance.

This role offers meaningful impact within a community hospital setting, opportunities to implement efficiency improvements, support Medicare compliance, and collaborate with a diverse team using advanced technology.