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Healthcare Controller Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Controller

Ogden, UT ยท On-site

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Controller with Ogden Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that ...

Assistant Controller

Salt Lake City, UT ยท On-site

$94K - $118K/yr

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!) * Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match) * FREE Life Insurance for employees * Paid ...

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * HSA, FSA, HRA (We reimburse part of your deductible!) * Retirement Plan (403B with TRH contribution and match) * FREE Life Insurance for employees * Paid ...

ACCOUNTANT

Tooele, UT ยท On-site

$26 - $30/hr

NAT-SU Healthcare is looking for a full-Time Accountant. We're searching for a skilled financial ... This position will assist the controller in managing the general accounting and financial processes ...

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$50.1K

$108.8K

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How much do healthcare controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare controller in Utah is $108,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,300.00 and $126,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges healthcare controllers face when managing budgets across multiple departments?

Healthcare Controllers often encounter challenges in balancing departmental needs with the overall financial health of the organization. They must navigate complex reimbursement models, fluctuating patient volumes, and strict regulatory requirements. Effective communication and collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders are essential to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control. Additionally, adapting to new healthcare technologies and data systems can present ongoing learning opportunities and complexities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a healthcare controller?

To thrive as a Healthcare Controller, you need expertise in financial management, healthcare accounting, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a degree in accounting or finance and often a CPA certification. Familiarity with financial software such as SAP, Oracle, or Epic, as well as knowledge of healthcare reimbursement systems and budgeting tools, is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data to diverse stakeholders set top performers apart. These skills ensure accurate financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making in the complex healthcare environment.

What does a healthcare controller do?

A Healthcare Controller oversees the financial operations of a healthcare organization, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical group. Their responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and overseeing accounting staff. They play a key role in financial planning and analysis, helping the organization make informed business decisions. Additionally, Healthcare Controllers often collaborate with other departments to maintain financial health and support strategic goals.

What is the difference between Healthcare Controller vs Healthcare Financial Analyst?

AspectHealthcare ControllerHealthcare Financial Analyst
Required CredentialsCPA or CMA, Bachelor's in Accounting or FinanceBachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA or CFA preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare finance departments, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in hospital finance departments, healthcare systemsUsed in healthcare consulting, hospital finance analysis
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The Healthcare Controller primarily manages financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within healthcare organizations, requiring accounting credentials like CPA or CMA. In contrast, a Healthcare Financial Analyst focuses on analyzing financial data to support decision-making, often with a background in finance or economics. Both roles are vital in healthcare finance but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

What are popular job titles related to Healthcare Controller jobs in Utah? For Healthcare Controller jobs in Utah, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Infographic showing various Healthcare Controller job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,786 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

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Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Controller with Ogden Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Controller in our accounting department, you will be directing and coordinating the financial activities of the Hospital. This role has an impact on our patientsโ€™ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. Our team works hard to support each other. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and our mission, to care like family. In this role:

  • You will direct financial activities of the Hospital.
  • You will supervise preparation of Hospital general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, payroll, and inventory accounting.
  • You will coordinate the Hospitalโ€™s formal budget program and the preparation of cost report work papers.
  • You will coordinate the reimbursement activities necessary for governmental payor programs.
  • You will provide necessary management to ensure that accurate and adequate medical records are maintained current and readily available for all patients and physicians.
  • You will assist the Chief Financial Officer in directing and coordinating the financial activities of the Hospital including accounting, reporting, budgeting and internal control functions.
What qualifications you will need:
  • Bachelor's Degree required. Master's degree preferred
  • 3 years of work experience in Accounting or Finance
  • Occasional/ Intermittent Required
  • 2 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits

Ogden Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Ogden Regional Medical Center has been delivering exceptional care for over 75 years. Our 230 plus bed hospital offers a full array of medical services. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center.

Affiliated with our hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center. This fully equipped, freestanding facility features board-certified physicians. Our nurses and technicians are specially trained in emergency medical care and available on a 24/7 basis.

Located 10 miles north of our main hospital, PVER features 10 plus treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology and a medical laboratory onsite, which help to ensure accurate and prompt care.

Ogden Regional Medical Center and Pleasant View Emergency Center sit at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range. The area has abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, watersports and three ski resorts within a half-hour drive; Ogden offers the lure of outdoor living and the culture of city life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Controller opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.