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Controller - Mile Square Health Center - Administration

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 06, 2025
Controller - Mile Square Health Center - Administration Controller - Mile Square Health Center - Administration Hiring Department: Mile Square Health Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1038658 Posting Close Date: 1/2/26 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $169,000 to $290,152. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Description: Job Responsibilities: The Controller performs complex, specialized accounting duties, and provides managerial leadership to employees engaged in various accounting functions or other fiscal operations. His/her work is performed under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for four functional areas within the Finance department: Accounting and Financial Reporting, Post-Award Grants, Accounts Payable, and PCard and Tcard reimbursements. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the General Ledger (Banner), accounting controls, and daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations in accordance with the University of Illinois System accounting and reporting protocols. Prepare monthly financial, statistical, and management reports, including variance to budget for review by the Chief Financial officer and Senior Management. Maintains, coordinates, and publishes monthly financial closing schedules, and ensures that monthly close, account reconciliations, and analysis are performed as scheduled with supporting documentation. Manage the annual external audit by establishing and monitoring deadlines for all year-end workpapers. This includes PBC workpapers prepared by other University departments. Preparation and review of the annual financial statements, trial balance and all Mile Square year end audit workpapers. Implement new accounting standards. Responsible for maintaining internal control documentation and resolve any internal control findings. Work in close collaboration with the University's Budget Office, University's Central Accounting and Financial reporting department and the UI Health Accounting and Financial reporting department. Responsible for the monitoring and financial reporting of Mile Square's grant portfolio. Collaborates with the research team by providing guidance on grant budget preparation and grant compliance. Approve Pcard and Tcard expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with University policies. Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are paid on a timely basis. Manage a team of professionals on the finance team, this includes communicating clear expectations and responsibilities, provide guidance and training and monitor performance. Assists in the preparation of the organization's annual financial audit, Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, and other federal reports (e.g. Uniform Data System schedule preparation). Identifies problems and requirement changes regarding management information needs, auditing and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and automated accounting systems; recommends changes or modifications. Works with Senior Management to develop non-standard reports requiring interpretation and analysis of trends. Assists the Chief Financial Officer in monitoring of financial performance and the maintenance of reasonable and appropriate financial plans and forecasts. Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Certified Public Accountant or Certified Managerial Accountant certification. Bachelor's degree with a major in accountancy Within the five year requirement, a minimum of 2 years in managerial position. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting and financial reporting role. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related field. Knowledge and experience with Healthcare or Federally Qualified Health Centers. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, related revenue adjustments, and revenue cycle concepts. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated knowledge of Banner, Compass, and other accounting and data base systems utilized at UIC. Experience in a public accounting firm The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18612?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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