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This is an on-site, in-office leadership position based at the corporate office in Tupelo, MS and requires regular in-person attendance.\n\nDuties Include (but not limited to):\n\nLead accounting operations across multiple campuses and entities, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, financial reporting and lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.\nOversee accounting and financial reporting systems, including user access, chart of accounts, and report design.\nOversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\nMonitor cash flow, financial performance, and key financial metrics and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\nPartner with executive and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.\nOversee tax filings, cost reports, reimbursement reporting, and other regulatory submissions.\nServe as a trusted financial advisor, translating financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.\nStrengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.\nLead the annual audit and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.\nCPA certification strongly preferred.\n7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.\nExperience with multi-entity or multi-site accounting operations.\nStrong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.\nHealthcare, senior living, or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with an accounting team.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel and accounting-system proficiency.\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.","company":"Methodist Senior Services","rawCompany":"methodist senior services","city":"Oxford","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T11:18:15.429Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"This key leadership role will be responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations across our multi-campus organization, managing accounting staff, and providing financial insight and guidance to executive and operational leaders. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service. This is an on-site, in-office leadership position based at the corporate office in Tupelo, MS and requires regular in-person attendance.\n\nDuties Include (but not limited to):\n\nLead accounting operations across multiple campuses and entities, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, financial reporting and lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.\nOversee accounting and financial reporting systems, including user access, chart of accounts, and report design.\nOversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.\nMonitor cash flow, financial performance, and key financial metrics and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\nPartner with executive and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.\nOversee tax filings, cost reports, reimbursement reporting, and other regulatory submissions.\nServe as a trusted financial advisor, translating financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.\nStrengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.\nLead the annual audit and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.\nCPA certification strongly preferred.\n7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.\nExperience with multi-entity or multi-site accounting operations.\nStrong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.\nHealthcare, senior living, or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with an accounting team.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel and accounting-system proficiency.\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.","datePosted":"2026-08-29T11:18:15.429Z","dateModified":"2026-08-29T11:18:15.429Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Methodist Senior Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Oxford","addressRegion":"MS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"814df092a5f7b8256a0af7e2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/814df092a5f7b8256a0af7e2"}}