REGIONAL CONTROLLER - ACUTE

Southwest Healthcare; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Regional Controller to support Southern California markets with oversight of finance functions across hospitals. You will drive accurate accounting, reporting, and resource utilization while collaborating with departments to align with policy and performance goals.

The role emphasizes development toward an executive leadership path through planning, analysis, and strategic business development within a large healthcare network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience coordinating and supervising acute care hospital finance staff including Accounts Payable, Decision Support, General Ledger and Payroll.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Computer hardware/software skills required.
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree. CPA preferred.
• Regular travel throughout our Southern California Market required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department including General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Decision Support staff.
• Interact with hospital departments to ensure proper utilization and accounting of resources.
• Participate in the Revenue Cycle and Supply Chain components.
• Focus on strategic planning, analysis, and development toward executive leadership.

Skills

Staff supervision

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Training programs

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Payroll systems

General Ledger software

Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. The Regional Controller supports the market through various roles and responsibilities which may include providing direct oversight of the finance department including General Ledger, Payroll, Account's Payable and Decision Support staff. The Regional Controller also interacts with all Hospital departments ensuring proper utilization and accounting of Hospital capital and operating resources in accordance with Corporate and Hospital financial policies and procedures. The position will require active participation and possible oversight for different components of the Revenue Cycle and Supply Chain within the organization including: Business Office, Care Management, Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement, and Materials Management/Supply Chain. As this role is structured towards development and matriculation into a future Executive Financial leadership role, there will be an additional focus on strategic planning, analysis, and business development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience coordinating and/or supervising acute care hospital/medical center finance staff including: Accounts Payable, Decision Support, General Ledger and Payroll


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


• Computer hardware/software skills required.


• Completion of training programs, as required.


• Education Required: Bachelors degree. CPA preferred.


• Regular travel throughout our Southern California Market required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449