Hospital Controller: Lead Financial Ops & Strategy

Encompass Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health, a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, including billing, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, and audits. The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls, monthly/annual financial reviews, and strategic collaboration with hospital leadership to drive efficiency and compliance.

This position offers the chance to contribute to 150+ hospitals nationwide and advance within a

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 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. This includes managing 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

Accounting

Leadership

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Encompass Health, a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, seeks a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and financial operations, including billing, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, budgeting, and audits. The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls, monthly/annual financial reviews, and strategic collaboration with hospital leadership to drive efficiency and compliance.

This position offers the chance to contribute to 150+ hospitals nationwide and advance within a