Controller

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital - Phenix City, AL

Part-time - Mid Level

Phenix City, AL

101-250 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Controller at Encompass Health is a pivotal role responsible for leading the accounting and financial operations of a local hospital. This position requires a financial expert to drive the hospital towards its financial objectives while ensuring compliance with regulations. The Controller will work closely with hospital leadership and regional teams to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the overall well-being of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the accounting system and financial operations of the hospital.
• Manage billing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reviews, budgets, and necessary state financial reports.
• Develop and implement plans to enhance operational efficiency as requested by the CEO and hospital leadership.
• Participate in hospital Governing Body committees and partnership boards as needed.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with Medicare regulations.

Requirements

• Preferably hold a CPA certification.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management with a major in Accounting.
• An MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of hospital accounting experience.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques acquired through two to three years of experience in public accounting, specifically in health care auditing and reimbursement.
• One to three years experience as a hospital chief financial officer preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial management
• Experience in public accounting
• Experience in health care auditing and reimbursement

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance