Vice President, Controller

B.E. Smith; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Community Health System in Fresno, California, seeks its inaugural Vice President, Controller to provide strategic leadership of enterprise-wide financial operations. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, strengthen controls, and partner with senior leaders to drive the organization's mission and growth.

This role oversees about 40 FTE across Accounting, Accounts Payable, Government Reimbursement, Payroll, and Treasury, reporting to the VP of Finance.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level financial leadership experience in a hospital or health system.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise-wide financial operations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee ~40 FTEs across Accounting, Accounts Payable, Government Reimbursement, Payroll, and Treasury.
• Build relationships, mentor leaders, and develop the team for long-term growth.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial leadership

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPA certification

Job description

Shape the future of financial leadership at Community Health System as their inaugural Vice President, Controller, in Fresno, California!

The Position

• The Vice President, Controller will provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise-wide financial operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of accounting and financial reporting while advancing the organization’s mission and long-term strategic objectives.
• Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this leader will oversee approximately 40 FTEs across Accounting, Accounts Payable, Government Reimbursement, Payroll, and Treasury.
• Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), evaluating existing accounting processes to identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthening financial reporting practices. This leader will also focus on building relationships across the organization, mentoring departmental leaders, and developing the team to support long-term operational success and organizational growth.
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced financial leader with extensive hospital accounting experience and a strong command of GAAP. This individual should be a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can quickly establish credibility, build trust with an established team, and introduce innovative approaches while maintaining operational stability. A commitment to the organization’s long-term success will be essential.
• This newly created position offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a large, expanding healthcare organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant senior level financial leadership experience within a hospital or health system required
• CPA certification preferred.

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $228,000 to $297,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare network headquartered in Fresno, California, and serves as the region’s largest healthcare provider and private employer.
• Established in 1897, the system includes four acute-care hospitals, an extensive physician network, outpatient facilities, and specialty services dedicated to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of Central California.
• As a leading regional healthcare provider, Community Health System is home to the only Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento and maintains an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco.
• Committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and community service, the organization continues to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the Central Valley.

The Community

• Fresno, California, offers an appealing blend of urban amenities, cultural diversity, and outdoor recreation in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
• Residents enjoy a relatively affordable cost of living compared to California’s major metropolitan areas, along with vibrant dining, local wineries, cultural attractions, and year-round community events.
• Conveniently located near Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, Fresno provides exceptional opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring California’s natural beauty.
• With its central location between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Fresno offers an attractive balance of career opportunities, recreation, and quality of life.