Controller

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Controller 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ Northpoint, University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== General Accounting **Position Type** ================= Full time **Work Schedule** ================= 8:00AM - 5:00PM **Hours Per Week** ================== 40 **Job Description** =================== _**Controller – Executive Leadership Track (Future Associate CFO Opportunity)**_ Are you a high-performing healthcare finance leader who has already mastered the Controller role and is ready for the next step in your career? Our organization is seeking an experienced Controller to join a highly successful finance team with a unique opportunity: the right candidate will be positioned for promotion to Associate CFO. This is not a traditional Controller position. We are looking for a proven leader who can immediately contribute at a strategic level while helping shape the future of our financial operations and organizational growth. _**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 * 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. This role extends well beyond technical accounting. We are seeking a leader who can develop people, drive projects, improve processes, build relationships across the organization, and communicate effectively with executives, physicians, board members, auditors, bankers, and other external stakeholders. _**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 _**Preferred Qualifications**_ * CPA * MBA, MHA, or other advanced degree * Experience serving as a Controller, Assistant CFO, Associate CFO, or equivalent senior financial leadership role within a healthcare organization _**Join Us**_ If you are looking for more than a Controller position—if you are seeking a genuine opportunity to grow into executive healthcare finance leadership while working alongside a talented team—we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. **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.  * ### Ability to develop financial management strategies that meet hospital and corporate objectives. * ### 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.