Controller-FT-Exempt- Monday-Friday $112,278.40-$168,355.20 Annual Salary

Description

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veteran's Community Living Center is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Controller to oversee the financial operations of our hospital, Veteran’s Living Center, and rural health clinics.  This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting practices, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with District, State, and Federal healthcare regulations. 

The Controller plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Senior Leadership Team, guiding the strategic financial planning process, managing budgets, and ensuring the overall financial health of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about supporting healthcare operations, driving financial performance, and leading a high-performing finance team.

Pay Range: $112,278.40-$168,355.20 annual salary based on experience and qualifications. Full time Exempt position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Monitors hospital, veteran’s center, pharmacy, and departmental financial performances and provide actionable insight to the Senior Leadership Team and other teams.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and healthcare financial regulations.
• Filing external agency financial reports such as quarterly/monthly sales tax reports and Colorado Indigent Care Program Reports.
• Performs timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts including bank reconciliations.
• Owns and manages the monthly financial close process.
• Assist with Material Management operations. 
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Develop, implement, and monitor hospital, veteran’s center, and departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with department heads to prepare forecasts and analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance. 
• Provide recommendations to improve cost control and resource allocations. 
• Audit and Compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits to include data requests and ensures prompt resolution of audit findings.
• Collaborate with external Med-13 and cost report preparers to provide data and 340B audit process. 
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, including Medicare & Medicaid requirements. 
• Assists with grant accounting oversight.
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Manage and mentor the hospital’s accounting and finance team.
• Ensure staff is trained in financial systems, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance. 
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Serve as back-up to key accounting functions performed by other finance staff. 
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Serve on Finance Leadership Team. 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support hospital and veteran’s center growth, new service lines, and capital investments. 
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with the CFO to develop long-term financial strategies.
• Operational support
• Maintain integrity of financial modules, ensure proper financial report mapping, support system upgrades and workflows within accounting modules.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, decision support, and general ledger functions. 
• Implement and support robust internal controls to safeguard hospital assets.
• Analyze accounts receivable performance and recommend improvements. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.

• At least 3 years in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare financial regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.

• Proficiency in financial software systems such as Meditech, Paylocity, Point Click Care, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.

Skills and Competencies:

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong leadership and team management abilities.

· Effective communication and people skills.

· Attention to detail and high-level of accuracy.

· Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with occasional on-site visits to hospital departments.

• May requir