Controller - Hospital Operations Director

Schedule : Days : M-F

Job Location Type : In-person

Your experience matters :

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier.

More about our team :

The Hospital Operations Controller group partners closely with hospitals and senior leadership across the enterprise to deliver accurate financial reporting, manage compliance, and support strategic decision-making. The team values collaboration, accuracy, and the ability to problem-solve complex issues in fast-paced healthcare environments.

How you'll contribute :

A Director, Hospital Operations Controller who excels in this role will :

Manage the appropriate accounting and financial reporting for a group of facilities, ensuring compliance and accuracy

Integrate finance teams for new acquisitions, providing guidance during month end close and directing facilities in SOX compliance

Prepare and present analysis of hospital operating results on a monthly and quarterly basis

Prepare financial feasibility analysis for capital projects, acquisitions, and divestitures

Support facilities in fiscal year budgets and month end close procedures

Ensure adequate internal controls to safeguard facility assets and produce accurate financial reporting

Maintain general ledger and monthly closing activities, minimizing audit adjustments

Review and explain variances in general ledger accounts and hospital statistics

Monitor and regulate standardized Chart of Accounts and reporting for accuracy

Assist with due diligence and integration of new acquisitions

Serve as liaison with external stakeholders providing required reports and information

Collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure operating metrics align with operational strategies

Create business analytics tools to support group and hospital discussions

Support the Senior Director, Hospital Operations Controller as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Why join us :

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees

Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off

Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)

Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we're looking for :

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 7 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital environment. Additional requirements include :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and state regulatory environments

Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages

Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and financial reporting tools

Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information to leadership and resolve sensitive situations

Ability to handle varied and complex business problems requiring interpretation and judgment

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including delegation and resource allocation

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Work Authorization

You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.