A large, rapidly growing Southern California hospital is seeking a seasoned financial leader to serve as Vice President of Finance / Corporate Controller. This high-impact executive role partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic growth across the organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a comprehensive, multi-specialty facility recognized with an “A” grade in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and supported by a powerhouse executive leadership team.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Finance / Corporate Controller oversees all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This leader plays a critical role in safeguarding the hospital’s financial health, optimizing revenue cycle performance, and providing strategic financial insights to operational leaders.
A key priority for this role is to provide additional CPA-level oversight, serving as a trusted financial partner to the CFO and strengthening the organization’s financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Direct general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and budgeting functions.
- Coordinate annual external audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies.
Strategic & Operational Finance
- Working with the CFO, and operational leaders to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze operating results and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and capital planning.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and automate financial reporting.
Healthcare Finance Expertise
- Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leadership to ensure optimal valuation of patient accounts receivable.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain expertise in the hospital reimbursement environment, including supplemental funding programs such as HQAF and DSH.
- Oversee accounting for managed care and capitation arrangements with IPAs, medical groups, and health plans.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop the corporate accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Support staff training, performance management, and professional development.
- Promote collaboration across finance, clinical, and operational departments.
- Successfully operate within a union environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance – Required
- CPA – Strongly Preferred
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a Controller, Finance Director, or comparable leadership role
- Hospital finance experience strongly preferred; candidates without hospital experience must have an extensive healthcare finance background.
- Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence strategic initiatives.
Licensure & Certifications
- Assault Response Competency (ARC) – within 30 days of hire
- Los Angeles County Fire Card – within 30 days of hire
Why This Opportunity?
- Collaborating with a highly respected Chief Financial Officer
- Works alongside a collaborative and high-performing executive team
- Large, stable, and expanding hospital with diverse clinical services
- Recognized for excellence in patient safety and quality care
- High-visibility executive role with significant organizational impact