Senior Financial Analyst/ Controller Development

Join Kane County Hospital in Kanab, UT, for a role that strengthens the financial foundation while supporting your professional growth. The Senior Financial Analyst / Controller Development protects the hospital’s financial integrity, oversees accounting records and reporting, guides budgeting and reimbursement analysis, tightens internal controls, and prepares the organization for audits. As a key financial advisor to executive leadership, you will drive operational and strategic decision-making through precise analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement. This is an onsite opportunity that emphasizes impact, collaboration, and professional development.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of the hospital general ledger and financial reporting systems
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and applicable healthcare regulations
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls to safeguard hospital assets
• Oversee account reconciliations and balance sheet verification processes
• Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor cash flow, investments, debt obligations, and liquidity requirements
• Assist executive leadership with strategic financial planning and decision support
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and external reviews
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors, consultants, and governmental agencies
• Recommend and implement operational and financial process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial analysis experience
• Three years of healthcare finance or healthcare accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements and reconciliations
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Candidate must possess, or be actively tracking toward, a master's-level degree; preferred paths include Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA); Master of Business Administration (MBA) is acceptable but secondary to the preferred degrees

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• PivotTables
• Power Query

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
• Critical Access Hospital experience
• Medicare cost report experience
• Governmental or public-sector accounting experience
• Experience with healthcare ERP, payroll, and financial reporting systems
• Experience developing financial dashboards and operational analytics

Regulatory Knowledge

• Critical Access Hospital reimbursement methodology
• Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems
• CMS regulations and guidance
• Medicare cost reporting principles
• Governmental accounting standards
• GASB requirements
• GAAP requirements
• HIPAA requirements
• Federal and State grant administration requirements
• OIG compliance guidance
• Healthcare internal controls and audit principles
• Federal and Utah healthcare regulatory requirements
• Public-sector financial accountability standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of healthcare accounting principles
• Advanced understanding of Critical Access Hospital reimbursement methodologies
• Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance reimbursement, and cost reporting
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting practices
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience preparing audited financial statements
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, Power Query, financial modeling, data analysis, and artificial intelligence integration
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate findings clearly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Personal Traits

• High integrity
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional judgment
• Accountability
• Ownership mentality
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving ability
• Intellectual curiosity
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong organizational skills
• Reliability
• Commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate difficult financial realities professionally and directly
• Commitment to stewardship of public resources

Location

On site in Kanab, Utah