Design & Construction Controller

Design & Construction Controller

Encompass Health

The decision to apply for the Design & Construction Controller role at Encompass Health invites you to join a top leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry where we prioritize high‑quality, compassionate care to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The Design & Construction Controller oversees financial management for development and construction projects—budget planning, cost control, financial reporting, risk analysis—as well as supervising the construction management information system, internal audits, and departmental financial functions.

• Approves purchases of departmental expenses in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supervises the operation of the construction management information system to ensure compliance.
• Performs monthly project financial reviews to assess billing and change order timeliness.
• Ensures vendor invoices are paid timely and accurately in accordance with contract provisions.
• Assists in annual financial forecast of capital expenditures and departmental budgeting.
• Reviews and prepares construction‑in‑progress accruals monthly.
• Has experience with specific contract types (e.g., AIA complement, cost‑plus, GMP, miscellaneous contracts, purchase orders).
• Completes financial reports as requested by department leaders.
• Is responsible for department financial controls and audits.
• Implements actual plans to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Manages multiple direct reports responsible for workload execution.
• Position must be based at the Birmingham, Alabama office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Five to ten years of accounting experience preferred, with emphasis on project and construction accounting.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques, and managerial skills typically acquired through accounting or healthcare operations experience.
• Experience in financial management, financial operations, and accounting & project ERP systems—including contract management, contract negotiation, workflow design, and performance evaluations.
• Experience in budgeting—both capital planning and operations.
• Experience in creating and executing a strong internal control environment.

Encompass Health is a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that offers career growth opportunities and a collaborative environment. We have been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award winner.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do.