Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for directing and supervising the complete accounting system and financial function of the hospital. This includes overseeing charges, billing, A/R, cash receipts, collections, A/P, payroll, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits for in/outpatient and ancillary services offered by the hospital. The Controller also creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission and ensures patient safety and patient-centered treatment.Responsibilities and Tasks• Approve the purchase of hospital expenses in accordance with policies and procedures.• Perform hospital financial reviews on a monthly basis and control expenses.• Prepare any state financial reports that are required.• Complete annual financial budget and capital budget.• Review hospital A/R on a daily basis.• Complete monthly financial package and submit to corporate on a monthly basis.• Assist department to monitor labor productivity.• Complete weekly financial forecasts.• Complete reports as requested by CEO, hospital leaders, regional teams and corporate office.• Be responsible for hospital internal controls and audits.• Complete cost report packages as needed.• Help monitor compliance with Medicare regulations.• Implement actual plans to ensure operational effectiveness.• Participate in hospital governing body and partnership boards as needed.• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.• Meet position requirements and perform essential functions.• Complete mandatory training and courses required by completion date.QualificationsLicense or Certification: CPA preferred.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management with a major in Accounting. MBA preferred. Minimum of five years hospital accounting experience preferred.About UsAs a national leader in post-acute care, Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) offers facility-based patient care through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Encompass Health is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective rehabilitation and is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work.Benefits• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.• An employee assistance program for counseling and mental health needs.• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.Connect with us: Equal Opportunity Employer