Controller - Healthcare Facility

Responsibilities Controller Opportunity

St Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed behavioral health hospital specializing in psychiatric care and addiction treatment for both adults and adolescents. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in a supportive and collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in changing lives.
With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we provide patients with the tools and support they need to achieve lasting recovery. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, creating meaningful opportunities for progress, healing, and long-term success.
Nestled on the picturesque shores of St Simons Island, Georgia, our facility offers a serene coastal setting that promotes privacy, comfort, and focus. This peaceful environment not only enhances the patient experience but also creates a truly rewarding workplace for professionals seeking purpose-driven careers.
Conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding communities through South Georgia and North Florida, St Simons By-the-Sea combines accessibility with a tranquil atmosphere-making it an ideal place to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
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As Controller, you'll partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer to oversee Accounts Payable, Payroll, and EDP functions, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. You'll help drive efficiency, maintain compliance with established accounting policies, and support informed decision-making across the organization while leading a critical part of the Finance team.

• Prepare and review adjusting journal entries as part of the monthly close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Oversee and validate team adjustments, maintaining consistency with corporate finance procedures
• Maintain organized general ledger and cash account reconciliations, including depository, disbursement, and payroll accounts
• Analyze financial and statistical data to support leadership in evaluating performance and improving departmental efficiency
• Partner with Department Directors and the CFO to explain budget variances and provide actionable insights
• Support the annual budget process through analysis, schedule preparation, and data entry

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit
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• Four-year degree in Accounting or related field required
• Three years' experience in the field of Accounting required
• Direct experience in healthcare or hospital organization preferred
• Three years' supervisory experience required

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.