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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 of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions) Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.