Controller

EverPeak Recruitment

Controller

Utica, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Controller – Healthcare

    Position Summary

    We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for a healthcare organization. This role will oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement, compliance, and financial analysis while partnering closely with executive leadership.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, budgeting, and cost management.

    • Oversee annual budgets, including operating, capital, and salary expenses, and support departments with budget development.

    • Prepare and analyze financial reports, performance metrics, forecasts, and other information for senior leadership.

    • Oversee cost accounting and reimbursement activities, including Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers.

    • Manage preparation of regulatory and institutional cost reports and ensure compliance with applicable financial requirements.

    • Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff, promoting efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

    • Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and financial trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

    • Improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and departmental performance.

    • Lead or support financial studies, special projects, and other initiatives as needed.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.

    • 3–5+ years of healthcare/hospital finance experience, including supervisory or management experience.

    • Strong knowledge of healthcare accounting, budgeting, reimbursement, cost accounting, and financial reporting.

    • Experience with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and healthcare regulatory reporting.

    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, reconciliations, pivot tables, and complex formulas.

    • Familiarity with financial, billing, and accounting systems.

    • Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle, charge master, regulatory reporting, and debt management preferred.

    • Strong analytical, leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    Schedule

    Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM