Vice President, Finance - System Controller

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a strategic finance executive to lead corporate accounting, reporting, and systems optimization across the health system. The Vice President will partner with the SVP/CFO and hospital finance leaders to drive financial clarity, control, and data-driven decision making.

The role oversees accounting operations, financial close, and system-wide reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance, audit readiness, and strong internal controls while guiding multi-year planning

Qualifications

• Master of Accountancy required.
• CPA required.
• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience in healthcare or multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for corporate finance functions aligned with system strategy and goals.
• Serve as strategic advisor to SVP/CFO on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, fixed assets, and close processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and audit readiness.
• Lead optimization of financial systems, ERP governance, and data integrity.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing corporate finance team.
• Collaborate with hospital leaders to strengthen internal controls and reporting capabilities.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Healthcare finance

Financial leadership

ERP modernization

Internal controls

Education

Master of Accountancy

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

The Vice President, Finance - System Controller is a key executive leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and strategic value of the health system’s financial information. This role oversees corporate accounting, financial reporting, and financial systems optimization, ensuring that accurate accounting and financial reporting support organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.

The VP partners closely with the SVP/CFO, hospital finance leaders, operational executives, and system leadership to drive financial clarity, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the organization’s analytical and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Financial Stewardship

• Provide executive leadership for corporate finance functions, ensuring alignment with system strategy, financial goals, and operational priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP/CFO and senior leadership on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support the development and execution of a multi-year financial planning framework that supports growth, capital investment, and operational excellence.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, fixed assets, and financial close processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including policies, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee financial systems strategy, governance, and optimization, ensuring technology supports efficient, accurate, and scalable financial operations.
• Partner with IT and operational leaders to enhance ERP functionality, reporting tools, automation, and data integrity.
• Lead initiatives to streamline processes, improve workflow efficiency, and strengthen data governance across finance functions.

Treasury & Capital Support

• Support treasury operations, including cash management, debt compliance, and investment reporting.
• Contribute to capital planning, financial feasibility analyses, and long-range financial modeling.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the SVP/CFO, alignment between capital deployment, financial performance, and organizational strategy.

Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate finance team with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with hospital CFOs, hospital Sr. Directors of Finance, operational leaders, and clinical partners.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Accountancy required.
• CPA required.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a multi-site, multi-state healthcare system or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated success overseeing accounting in a like sized, multi-facility corporate accounting position.
• Experience leading financial systems modernization or ERP optimization initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, healthcare finance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
• Tech Savvy with deep understanding of finance systems