Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA seeks a Vice President of Finance & Corporate Controller to direct payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions. The role establishes internal controls, supervises staff, and leads closing, reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The VP partners with Treasury for cash projections, collaborates with finance analysts, and drives financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience leading finance teams in large, complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting functions.
• Oversee close process, financial statements, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and manage annual budget, including capital planning.
• Partner with Treasury to project cash needs and optimize cash flow.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance systems

Job description

Job Summary

In this impactful role, the

Job Summary

In this impactful role, the Vice President of Finance & Corporate Controller directs multiple accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable, and will establish effective internal controls for all assigned functions. The VP is responsible for the supervision of general accounting staff and management of general accounting operations including but not limited to general ledger closing procedures, financial statement preparation and reporting, maintenance and proper reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, prepaid assets, patient receivables, inventory, fixed assets, account analysis, audit schedules and reports, Lawson general ledger review and resolution. This position assists in the preparation and development of the corporation’s annual budget, which includes capital, staffing and non-staffing, and revenue projections. The VP also partners with the Treasury department to develop accurate cash needs projections and strong cash processing and reporting mechanisms. This role will collaborate with the financial business partners and analysts to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of data and financial results. The VP must communicate effectively with other areas in the organization to resolve issues and assist with financial analysis and interpretation. This role will work independently to resolve complex issues, requiring sound judgment and ensures all accounting frameworks are established to enable the organization to monitor and drive improved financial performance, accurately and timely.

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Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a hospital or health system is strongly preferred
• Relevant experience as a finance leader in a large, complex environment will be considered
• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA required
• An excellent understanding of current generally accepted accounting principles
• Leadership skills including employee leadership and change management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems/tools used for financial management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across the health system
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Service-oriented strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen coupled with excellent analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems independently
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With 1,200 beds across the system, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. For more information, please visit https://towerhealth.org/.

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