Capital Division Controller

Capital Division Controller
Compensation: $100K $150K base + 17.5% Director Incentive Bonus

Location:

Richmond, VA (position sits on-site at a flagship hospital campus)

Schedule:

Full-time Days (rotating weekends)
Work Policy:
On-site
Stage:
Large, multi-hospital healthcare division | 19 hospitals | Major trauma center footprint

Were part of a large, highly regulated healthcare division spanning 19 hospitals across Virginia, including multiple Level IIII trauma centers and one of the regions largest 500+ bed facilities. The division operates at scale, handles complex financial structures, and maintains rigorous compliance standards. Translation: this is real finance, real impact, and zero room for sloppy spreadsheets.

• Ownership of hospital-level accounting operations within a major healthcare division.

• Direct exposure to senior finance leadership (ACFO/CFO) and enterprise-level reporting.

• Leadership responsibility with room to mentor, build, and elevate an accounting team.

• Competitive base salary plus a meaningful director-level incentive bonus.

• Stability, scale, and complexity without the chaos of wondering if payroll will clear.

• Supervise and develop the Assistant Controller and accounting staff.

• Organize departmental workflows, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely completion of all accounting activities.

• Establish and monitor productivity goals for the accounting department.

• Foster a culture of open communication within the team and with hospital leadership.

• Lead month-end close processes for the hospital and related entities (COIDs).

• Prepare and coordinate internal and external audits.

• Reconcile and review general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Support budgeting processes, cost report work papers, and ad hoc financial reporting.

• Ensure strong internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance and documentation.

• Maintain balance sheet accuracy, complete monthly balance sheet reviews, and financial attestations.

• Select, train, and evaluate accounting staff to ensure technical accuracy and high-quality service.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required).

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (preferred).

• 3+ years of accounting experience (required).

• 5+ years of accounting experience with 12 years of supervisory responsibility (preferred).

• Prior experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment strongly preferred.

• CPA certification preferred.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, audits, and financial compliance.

• Ability to lead, communicate clearly, and keep the books clean when things get busy (because they will).