Senior Hospital Controller (CPA) – Strategic Finance

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Senior Controller for Hospitals to partner with the VP/System Controller and CFO in preparing financial reports and strategic analysis for the MLH system. You will collaborate with facility CFOs and multiple departments to ensure accurate GAAP reporting and audits.

Responsibilities include external reporting, grant compliance, tax forms, and leading a team of accountants toward timely, compliant financial closes while maintaining strong internal controls

Qualifications

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Preferred - Master's Degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of computerized financial systems.
• Ability to understand and prepare implementation programs for periodic changes to computer systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with all levels of Associates, leaders, physicians, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists System Controller in the preparation of financial reports and completion of external financial reporting, including any disclosure requirements.
• Collaborates with other functional areas of MLH including, but not limited to, Supply Chain, Revenue and Reimbursement, IT and HR/Payroll functions to ensure financial records are maintained properly.
• Maintains an effective internal control framework for all activities performed by the Corporate Accounting team.
• Coordinates the preparation and filing of unclaimed property reports, property tax payments and appeals, working directly with external advisers and other divisions.
• Coordinates the preparation and review of monthly financial statements for multiple companies in accordance with GAAP for senior leadership.
• Coordinates with the internal and external auditors the preparation and execution of the annual audit.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Financial reporting

Leadership

Staff management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Senior Controller for Hospitals to partner with the VP/System Controller and CFO in preparing financial reports and strategic analysis for the MLH system. You will collaborate with facility CFOs and multiple departments to ensure accurate GAAP reporting and audits.

Responsibilities include external reporting, grant compliance, tax forms, and leading a team of accountants toward timely, compliant financial closes while maintaining strong internal controls