Controller

Controller

Location: West Columbia, SC

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (Mon-Fri, 7AM - 6PM, Flex 8 Hrs)

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Role Overview:

Leads Lexington Health and its subsidiaries in the maintenance of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Maintains all accounting records and is responsible for the accurate and timely compilation of all organizational financial information. The position will ensure the organization maintains appropriate policies, systems, and controls that support accountability, stewardship, and compliance with all regulatory and GAAP, FASB, and GASB reporting requirements. The Controller will work with operational leaders to provide strategic financial analysis to improve financial performance. Direct supervision Assistant Controller - Operations, GL Manager, Budget Manager, Fixed Asset Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains accurate consolidated accounting systems and financial records
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, reports, and variances
• Communicates financial performance and insights to leadership
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, debt covenants, and internal controls
• Coordinates audits and prepares required external financial reports
• Oversees staff performance, professional development, and departmental operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6 Years of Health Care Accounting Experience
• 5 Years of Experience as a Hospital Controller
  • Can be Substituted for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
• Required Training: Demonstrated Ability to Supervise Personnel

What We Offer:

• Day-one benefits including medical, dental. life insurance, FSAs and 403(b) retirement match up to 6% 
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability after 90 days
• Work in a supportive, growth-focused environment with opportunities for advancement
• And so much more!

Why Lexington Health?

• Magnet with Distinction Status, South Carolina's first, for excellence in nursing care
• Part of a comprehensive health network with nearly 80 physician practices and nationally recognized programs in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health
• A culture of service, excellence, teamwork, and lifelong learning
• Located in West Columbia, SC, just two hours from both the coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering weekend getaways in every direction.
• Enjoy affordable living, a mild climate, and a vibrant lifestyle in the Midlands region, with strong schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're ready to champion patient success, grow your career, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team, we want to hear from you!