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 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 : $112,278 - $168,355