Corporate Controller

Company Description

Care Flite is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ambulance service sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network, Methodist Health System, Parkland, and Texas Health Resources. Care Flite provides medical transport by helicopter, airplane, and ground ambulance, and non-medical transport via wheelchair van.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization's financial records and reporting. This role requires deep expertise in accounting principles, strong analytical capabilities, and experience in healthcare finance, including an understanding of revenue cycle operations. The Controller applies sound judgment and clear communication to translate financial data into meaningful insights for leadership.

Key responsibilities include overseeing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, providing payroll oversight, managing month-end close processes, and preparing internal and external financial statements. The Controller plays a critical role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations and supporting informed decision-making across the organization.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, the Management Team, the Finance Committee, and the Board, the Corporate Controller provides financial analysis, reporting, and operational support that strengthens financial stewardship and advance the organization's strategic objectives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, operational improvements, and system implementations (e.g., ERP or financial reporting systems).

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Support cost control initiatives and performance improvement efforts across the organization.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze forecasts and financial trends to inform leadership decision-making.

Revenue Cycle Oversight

• Coordinate with outsourced revenue cycle vendor to ensure accurate, timely billing and collections.
• Monitor revenue performance and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including regulatory audits.
• Coordinate documentation for IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Monitor changes in healthcare regulations and accounting standards and implement necessary updates.

Payroll, AP & Benefits

• Provide oversight of payroll, accounts payable, and related finance functions.
• Participate in the coordination and administration of insurance and benefits programs.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to support organizational objectives.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental and external relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Vice President.

Working Conditions

Hours of work

Primarily Monday through Friday, standard business hours.

Flexibility is required during the month-end close, budgeting cycles, audits, and reporting deadlines.

Overtime expectations

Periodic overtime may be required to meet operational and regulatory deadlines.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based, professional work environment.

May include hybrid or remote…