System Controller Job at Kirby Bates Associates (Bristol)

Job Description

Kirby Bates Associates has been exclusively retained by Bristol Health to conduct a search for their next System Controller. The Controller provides enterprise-wide financial leadership for Bristol Hospital and Healthcare Group, overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audits, and cost reporting across a complex healthcare system. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and the strength of internal controls, while serving as a key partner to executive leadership in financial planning, scenario analysis, and long-term sustainability. The Controller also leads and develops the accounting team, building bench strength and advancing financial discipline across the organization.

Job Responsibility

Provides enterprise-wide financial leadership for Bristol Hospital and Healthcare Group
Oversees accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audits, and cost reporting across a complex healthcare system
Ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and the strength of internal controls
Serves as a key partner to executive leadership in financial planning, scenario analysis, and long-term sustainability
Leads and develops the accounting team, building bench strength and advancing financial discipline across the organization
Owns internal controls, general accounting, audits, cost reports, and cash management for a multi-entity health system
Leads budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and bondholder reporting in collaboration with executive leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s and a master’s degree in relevant fields required
CPA preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive acute care hospital finance experience
Deep expertise in general accounting, AP, fixed assets, cost accounting, audits, and cost reports
Strong knowledge of GAAP, healthcare reimbursement, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital/financing structures
Proven ability to design and enforce enterprise-wide internal controls
Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems/databases
Track record of ethical financial leadership, sound judgment, and operational rigor
Clear understanding of healthcare industry trends with the ability to anticipate financial risks and opportunities including M&A activity

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