Controller

Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children. The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices. We currently have an opportunity for a full time Controller. The Controller is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all financial operations of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, including budget preparation, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and audit readiness. This also includes: Direct daily financial operations and implement financial policies, accounting systems, and cost controls. Oversee accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and payroll functions. Maintain financial records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and all applicable state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations. Prepare and submit financial statements for internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory agencies. Compile and report key financial and operational metrics using data from information systems. Oversee quarterly and annual 401(k) documentation and serve as liaison with plan administrators. Assist the Chief Financial Officer with annual budget preparation and monitor fund allocation within budgetary limits. Prepare budget variance reports for review by the Chief Executive Officer and Governing Body. Direct payroll processes and collaborate with leadership to ensure payroll policies are compliant and consistently applied. Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and serve as primary audit liaison. Support preparation of the annual Medicare cost report and coordinate with the Medicare fiscal intermediary. Prepare and file all applicable federal, state, and local tax reports. Recruit, onboard, and support new team members; coordinate in-service education as needed. Complete timely and accurate performance appraisals in alignment with organizational goals and philosophy. Maintain banking and financial institution relationships. Supervise Payroll and Accounts Payable staff and ensure effective cross-training and departmental coverage. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field required. Also a minimum of three to five years of experience in healthcare financial management preferably in hospice operations. Lightways Hospice offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, holidays and a generous PTO plan for full time positions. For additional information on Lightways benefit package, please visit Lightways.org and click on Careers.

Created: 2026-03-10