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

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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 is a pivotal leadership role for a healthcare finance professional who thrives on accuracy, accountability, and strategic impact.

The Controller is a key financial leader who supports strategic planning, budgeting, and operational excellence while advancing SPRHC’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.

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 sales tax reports and Colorado Indigent Care Program Reports.
• Performs monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts including bank reconciliations.
• 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, ensuring prompt resolution of audit findings.
• Collaborate with external Med-13 and cost report preparer and 340B audit process.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, including Medicare & Medicaid requirements.
• 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
• 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 require extended hours during budget cycles, audits, or other financial deadlines.
• Quasi-hybrid work from home model, 60% on-site with potential 40% remote.
  
  

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination, Covid vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required complete tuberculosis screening process.

Benefits

All Employees are eligible for:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
  
  

Full And Part-time Positions Are Eligible For

• Medical benefits including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability (employer paid)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity protection
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
  
  

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.

Salary Description

$112,278.40-$168,355.20 Salary-FT-Exempt-