Hospital Controller: Strategic Finance Leader

Encompass Health Corporation; Apollo Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Your role will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy, collaborating with hospital leadership and corporate teams. This position offers opportunities to influence patient care outcomes through sound financial stewardship within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years hospital accounting experience.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques; managerial skills.
• Experience in budgeting (capital planning and operations) and internal controls.
• Experience in labor management, revenue analysis, expense management, contract negotiation, and utilization review.

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

Hospital accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Controller to lead the hospital's accounting and finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Your role will drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy, collaborating with hospital leadership and corporate teams. This position offers opportunities to influence patient care outcomes through sound financial stewardship within a supportive, inclusive culture.