Remote CFO/Controller, Client Accounting Services - Healthcare

Wipfli; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote CFO/Controller to provide specialized accounting and financial management services to healthcare clients. In this pivotal role, you will proactively identify operational needs, ensure compliance with regulations, and build strong relationships with client executives. Your expertise in healthcare accounting will drive performance improvements and operational budgets. Join a forward-thinking firm that values flexibility and curiosity, and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

8 health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Education & certification assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational needs and implement timely solutions for healthcare clients.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with healthcare executives.

Skills

Healthcare Accounting

Financial Management

Relationship Building

Operational Analysis

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Compliance Knowledge

Team Leadership

Adaptability to Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Remote CFO/Controller, Client Advisory Services - Healthcare

Pay $85000.00 - $160000.00 / year

Location Remote

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

At Wipfli, people count

Our people are core to everything we do — the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage each individual to follow their own path. People matter here and they feel it. We value curiosity, which makes us better and defines who we are.

If you want to be in an environment where you can make a difference — and make a professional home — Wipfli is the place for you.

Wipfli is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Remote CFO/Controller to join our team and provide specialized accounting and financial management services to our healthcare clients. We are a leading provider of client accounting services in the healthcare industry, supporting organizations such as FQHCs, physician practices, post-acute providers, and hospital practices. In this role, you will be responsible for proactively identifying operational needs, offering timely solutions, and building strong relationships with our healthcare clients.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Proactively identify operational needs and structures of healthcare organizations, communicate and implement timely solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest governmental developments impacting the healthcare industry and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Build a trusted advisor relationship with healthcare client executives by gaining an in-depth understanding of their business objectives and management needs.
• Identify operational strengths and weaknesses in the client's revenue cycle, cash flow, and profitability, and provide recommendations for performance improvements.
• Review analysis findings with healthcare client executives, including key performance indicators, and advise clients on achieving their goals.
• Develop client operational budgets and forecasts as requested.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems and ensure coding accuracy for cost reporting.
• Ensure client accounting engagements are completed accurately and timely by regularly meeting with engagement managers and teams.
• Collaborate with the partner and other managers in making decisions to achieve departmental goals.
• Train and cultivate staff skill sets, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Develop strong remote team relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and sharing best practices.
• Consistently follow established policies and procedures while holding team members accountable to do the same.
• Build superior relationships with clients and effectively manage accounts.
• Embrace new technology, including various accounting software, and demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Multi-task effectively, think independently, and problem-solve in a results-driven, team-oriented environment.

WHAT WE SEEK

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of related accounting experience, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in health center, physician practice, FQHC, post-acute care, skilled nursing, and/or hospital management.
• Willingness to train and cultivate staff skill sets.
• Experience in developing strong remote team relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and sharing best practices.
• Commitment to consistently follow established policies and procedures while holding team members accountable to do the same.
• Superior relationship building skills and account management experience.
• Confidence in learning and embracing new technology, including various accounting software.
• Ability to multitask, think independently, and problem-solve in a results-driven, team-oriented environment.

If you are a highly experienced and self-motivated professional with a strong background in healthcare accounting and financial management, we invite you to join our team. Help us deliver exceptional client accounting services and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Wipfli supports equal pay for equal work and values each candidate’s unique experiences and skill sets. The estimated pay range for this position is: $85K to $160K. Compensation within the range is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, individuals' skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, business needs and applicable employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana | LinkedIn to connect!

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About the company

We’re Wipfli, a top 20 consulting firm serving more than 84,000 clients across today’s most complex industries. For more than 90 years, we have evolved and grown to help our clients take on whatever comes next. Yet as much as we change, at our core we remain committed to curiosity and our clients.