Vice President, Controller - Accounting & Finance

Hourly Pay Range:
$132.48 - $205.34 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position:
  Vice President, Controller
• Location:
  
  Warrenville, IL or Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, Days

Job Summary:

The Vice-President, Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory and tax compliance, and treasury-related activities for a large, complex health care system with approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. Reporting to the Sr. Vice-President Finance and Accounting, this role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization's financial records while driving consistency in accounting policies, processes, and controls across the system.

The Controller serves as the primary authority on GAAP application, external reporting, audit management, and regulatory compliance, and is a key advisor to executive leadership and the finance team.

What you will do:

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations across corporate and business unit accounting, accounts payable, tax accounting, and regulatory reporting
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures across the health system
• Monitor and implement changes in GAAP and health care-specific accounting guidance
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory reporting requirements, including CMS and other governing bodies
• Oversee preparation and submission of all tax filings and regulatory reports
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants, financing agreements, and related reporting obligations

Audit & External Relationships

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, managing the annual audit process and ongoing audit-related activities
• Coordinate responses to auditor requests and ensure timely resolution of findings
• Manage key external relationships, including banking partners and other liquidity providers

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash forecasting and liquidity planning to support system-wide operations
• Manage capital structure, debt planning and compliance
• Internal lead for banking relationships and treasury operations, ensuring adequate liquidity and compliance with financial policies

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, develop, and engage a high-performing accounting and finance team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Cycle, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, and operational leaders
• Present financial results and accounting matters to senior executives
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters

What you will need:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
  • MBA or other relevant master's degree is preferred.
• Certification:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • At least 5 years in a senior accounting leadership or management role
  • Experience in large, complex organizations; health care system or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
  • Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to senior leadership and boards
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and engaging high-performing teams
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to balance operational execution and strategic priorities

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount…