Controller

Description Controller Financial Services, UCLA Health Serve as a key financial executive overseeing enterprise accounting operations across a complex academic health system. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller leads critical financial functions supporting a hospital system with over $5B in annual operations. This role ensures strong internal controls, drives financial reporting excellence, and partners with executive leadership to support systemwide financial stewardship and operational performance. In this role, you will: Lead all hospital system accounting operations including General Accounting, Property Accounting, Gift Administration, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Financial Reporting. Direct and develop a large, multi level accounting leadership team while fostering accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversee the monthly close process, prepare financial statements, and deliver detailed variance and trend analysis to executive leadership and governing boards. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, healthcare regulations, and internal control requirements including safeguarding of assets and proper segregation of duties. Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process, including preparation of financial statements and collaboration on the annual community benefit report. Oversee enterprise financial systems, upgrades, integrations, and technology enhancements to strengthen reporting accuracy and internal controls. Provide strategic financial analysis to senior leadership, including capital transaction analysis, bond due diligence coordination, debt reporting, and cash flow oversight. Monitor adherence to GASB fund accounting standards and restricted fund requirements, including intercompany reconciliations and treasury oversight. Partner with reimbursement leadership on accounts receivable and net revenue valuation matters. Represent the hospital system in University of California Office of the President Controller meetings and systemwide finance committees. Salary Range: $182,600 to $449,200 annually Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Master's or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting required. Certified Public Accountant certification. 7 to 10 years of senior level accounting experience, preferably within Academic Medical Centers, Hospital Systems, or healthcare focused accounting environments. 5 or more years of direct management experience leading accounting teams. Demonstrated experience leading integrated accounting, reporting, and enterprise financial systems. Experience coordinating external audits and managing complex capital related transactions, debt reporting, and cash flow oversight. Strong knowledge of internal financial controls, regulatory compliance, and GASB fund accounting standards. Advanced financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing management teams while driving operational improvement. senior leadership and collaborate with clinical, operational, and university stakeholders. Preferred Demonstrated understanding of healthcare reimbursement, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development reporting requirements, and healthcare regulatory environments.UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each personu2019s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

Created: 2026-03-07