Controller

Job Description

The Controller – Executive Leadership Track (Future Associate CFO Opportunity) is a unique role at Truman Medical Center. This position offers a clear path to becoming an Associate CFO and is designed for a high-performing healthcare finance leader who has already mastered the Controller role.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clearly defined path to Associate CFO for the right candidate
• High-performing accounting and finance team already in place
• Strong organizational culture focused on collaboration and excellence
• A stable healthcare organization with a commitment to growth and innovation
• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
• Last financial statement audit completed with no audit adjustments, reflecting the strength of our accounting processes and team

The Role

Reporting directly to the Associate CFO, the Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management, and Capital Asset Management. The position plays a critical role in financial reporting, strategic planning, operational improvement, staff development, and organizational decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• The Successful Candidate Will Bring:
• Significant hospital finance and accounting leadership experience
• Proven success leading high-performing teams
• Strong project management and organizational leadership skills
• Deep understanding of healthcare accounting, financial reporting, reimbursement, budgeting, and audit processes
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards
• Ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive results
• Desire and capability to grow into a senior executive finance leadership role

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public or Health Service Administration or Finance
• Seven to Ten years’ experience in a hospital, including at least five years supervision above the first supervisory level
• Knowledge of hospital generally accepted accounting principles, consolidated accounting concepts, implementation of accounting and reporting systems, critical analysis of data and measurement of financial performance
• Maintain awareness of trends in accounting/financial presentation and governmental third party payor reimbursement policies, standards, and procedures
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and the hospital staff
• Ability to effectively present information to executive management and board of directors
• Experience in organizing and leading teams
• Knowledge of standard problem solving and management information systems

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• CPA certificate