Financial Controller
Full Time • Wayne General Hospital
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations of the hospital, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This role plays a critical part in supporting leadership with financial insights, maintaining fiscal stability, and adapting to the unique challenges of a rural healthcare environment, including limited resources, reimbursement pressures, and community-focused care.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage the general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and closing process.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to hospital leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
- Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and cost management.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid cost reporting.
- Oversee preparation of the Medicare cost report and coordinate with external consultants/auditors.
- Maintain compliance with healthcare-specific financial requirements and grant reporting, if applicable.
Internal Controls & Audit
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Revenue Cycle & Cash Management
- Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to monitor billing, collections, and reimbursement trends.
- Oversee cash flow management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.
- Ensure proper recording and tracking of patient revenues and contractual allowances.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, often in a lean team environment.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a key financial advisor to the CFO/CEO and department leaders.
Strategic & Operational Support
- Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and service line decisions.
- Assist with grant applications, funding opportunities, and financial sustainability planning.
- Support initiatives unique to rural healthcare, such as critical access hospital (CAH) designation and rural health clinic (RHC) operations.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- CPA or MBA (preferred)
- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
- Healthcare experience (preferred); rural or critical access hospital experience strongly preferred
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
At Wayne General, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient- centered healthcare to our community. As a small hospital with big capabilities, we take pride in offering a full range of medical services with a personal touch.
We foster a fun, inclusive work environment where team members truly care for one another—colleagues quickly become friends, and everyone is valued for their contributions. At Wayne General, you're not just an employee; you're part of a family that supports and uplifts each other.
Our mission is to deliver compassionate, personalized care, ensuring the well-being of every patient who walks through our doors. We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and excellence, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and welcoming environment, Wayne General Hospital is the place for you!
About Your Wayne General Hospital Job Application
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I understand that my employment is at will, and that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. I also understand that my employment may be terminated for any misstatement or omission of fact appearing on this application form. If employed, I will be required to complete an Employment Verification Form (I-9) and, within three days, show satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Information obtained on this application will be kept confidential. It is intended to help reach parties interested in employment opportunities at Wayne General Hospital. The hospital will conduct interviews and may verify all information obtained on this application prior to an offer of employment.
If you agree with the above statements, please proceed by submitting your application.
THIS INSTITUTION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING OR ANY OTHER DECISION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, CITIZENSHIP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, OR ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY UNRELATED TO ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK REQUIRED. NO QUESTION ON THIS APPLICATION IS INTENDED TO SECURE INFORMATION TO BE USED FOR SUCH DISCRIMINATION.I VOLUNTARILY GIVE THIS INSTITUTION THE RIGHT TO MAKE A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF MY PAST EMPLOYMENT AND ACTIVITIES, AGREE TO COOPERATE IN SUCH INVESTIGATION AND RELEASE FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY ALL PERSONS, COMPANIES OR CORPORATIONS SUPPLYING SUCH INFORMATION. I CONSENT TO TAKE THE PREEMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND SUCH FUTURE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE INSTITUTION SHALL DESIGNATE.I UNDERSTAND THAT MY EMPLOYMENT IS AT WILL, AND THAT EITHER PARTY IS FREE TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT MY EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED FOR ANY MISSTATEMENT OR OMISSION OF FACT APPEARING ON THIS APPLICATION FORM. IF EMPLOYED, I WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM (I-9), AND WITHIN THREE DAYS SHOW SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS PLEASE PROCEED BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
THIS INSTITUTION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING OR ANY OTHER DECISION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, CITIZENSHIP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, OR ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY UNRELATED TO ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK REQUIRED. NO QUESTION ON THIS APPLICATION IS INTENDED TO SECURE INFORMATION TO BE USED FOR SUCH DISCRIMINATION.I VOLUNTARILY GIVE THIS INSTITUTION THE RIGHT TO MAKE A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF MY PAST EMPLOYMENT AND ACTIVITIES, AGREE TO COOPERATE IN SUCH INVESTIGATION AND RELEASE FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY ALL PERSONS, COMPANIES OR CORPORATIONS SUPPLYING SUCH INFORMATION. I CONSENT TO TAKE THE PREEMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND SUCH FUTURE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE INSTITUTION SHALL DESIGNATE.I UNDERSTAND THAT MY EMPLOYMENT IS AT WILL, AND THAT EITHER PARTY IS FREE TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT MY EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED FOR ANY MISSTATEMENT OR OMISSION OF FACT APPEARING ON THIS APPLICATION FORM. IF EMPLOYED, I WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM (I-9), AND WITHIN THREE DAYS SHOW SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT. IF YOU AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS PLEASE PROCEED BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
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