Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller

Job Summary

In this impactful role, the Vice President of Finance & Corporate Controller directs multiple accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable, and will establish effective internal controls for all assigned functions.

The VP is responsible for the supervision of general accounting staff and management of general accounting operations including but not limited to general ledger closing procedures, financial statement preparation and reporting, maintenance and proper reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, prepaid assets, patient receivables, inventory, fixed assets, account analysis, audit schedules and reports, Lawson general ledger review and resolution.

This position assists in the preparation and development of the corporation’s annual budget, which includes capital, staffing and non-staffing, and revenue projections. The VP also partners with the Treasury department to develop accurate cash needs projections and strong cash processing and reporting mechanisms. This role will collaborate with the financial business partners and analysts to ensure accurate and effective interpretation of data and financial results.

The VP must communicate effectively with other areas in the organization to resolve issues and assist with financial analysis and interpretation. This role will work independently to resolve complex issues, requiring sound judgment and ensures all accounting frameworks are established to enable the organization to monitor and drive improved financial performance, accurately and timely.

• Relevant experience in a hospital or health system is strongly preferred
• Relevant experience as a finance leader in a large, complex environment will be considered
• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA required
• An excellent understanding of current generally accepted accounting principles
• Leadership skills including employee leadership and change management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and systems/tools used for financial management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across the health system
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Service-oriented strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen coupled with excellent analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems independently
• Ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Project management skills

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With 1,200 beds across the system, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading;
Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville;
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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