VP & CONTROLLER
Position Summary
Provides enterprise-level leadership for Covenant Health’s core accounting and financial operations, encompassing accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, tax, and reimbursement. Ensures financial integrity through strong governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance while supporting accurate, timely financial information across the system. Partners with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and the long-term financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities
Leads the development of finance talent through mentoring, performance management, and succession planning to build a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline.
Partners with executive leadership and governance bodies to support informed decision-making, stewardship, and enterprise-wide financial accountability.
Supports the monthly close process, including review and approval of journal entries and reconciliation of complex general ledger accounts.
Oversees the preparation of consolidated financial statements, monthly financial analysis reports, and other financial reporting provided to senior leadership and external agencies.
Coordinates the annual financial statement audits for Covenant Health and all supporting organizations, including required consolidated reporting, and ensures audit readiness and issue resolution.
Researches, documents, and approves technical accounting position memoranda and leads complex accounting and reporting initiatives as needed.
Oversees accounts payable and payroll operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing across the organization.
Ensures strong internal controls, policy compliance, and appropriate segregation of duties related to disbursements and payroll activities.
Monitors reimbursement and cost reporting activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with applicable federal, state, and payer regulations.
Assists in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s ERP platform, ensuring strong integration and consistency across subsidiaries.
Mentors and manages accounting directors, managers, and staff, supporting leadership development and succession planning.
May perform lead role in coordinating complex projects by overseeing the work of others.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years progressive management accounting experience; five (5) or more years of health care experience a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure Requirement: CPA required.