Design & Construction Controller

Join us on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industry 

Encompass Health is the leader in inpatient rehabilitation industry, youll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey. 

Position Purpose:

The Design & Construction Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial management of development and construction projects, including budget creation, cost control, financial reporting, and risk analysis. Key duties include monitoring and reporting on project costs, managing contractual commitments and changes, and collaborating with project teams and stakeholders. The role requires strong accounting, analytical, and communication skills, with experience in construction accounting and specific contract types. The role directs and supervises the functioning of the construction management information system and overall financial function of the Design & Construction department. This includes forecasting and budgeting of capital expenditures and department expenditures, internal controls, and audits as well as managing project invoices from consultants, vendors, and contractors for approval and payment.  The Controller is responsible for creating an environment and culture that enables the department to fulfill its mission by facilitating the financial operation of capital deployment, conveying the purpose to direct report staff, holding direct reports accountable for performance, and motivating staff to improve the facilitation of financial services to consultants, vendors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Approves the purchases of departmental expenses in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Supervises operation of the construction management information system to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs project financial reviews monthly to determine billing and change order timeliness. 
• Ensures vendor invoices are paid timely and accurately and in accordance with contract provisions.  
• Assists in the annual financial forecast of capital expenditures and departmental budgeting.
• Reviews and prepares construction in progress accruals monthly.
• Experience with specific contract types (e.g., AIA complement of contracts, cost-plus, GMP, miscellaneous contracts, purchase orders, etc.)
• Completes financial reports as requested by department leaders.
• Is responsible for department financial controls and audits.
• Implements actual plans to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Manages multiple direct reports responsible for workload execution.
• Position must sit at our office in Birmingham, Alabama.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required. A CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum five to ten years accounting experience preferred, with an emphasis on project and construction accounting.
• Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques and managerial skills typically acquired through experience in accounting or healthcare operations. 
• Relevant experience in financial management, financial operations, and accounting & project ERP systems, including but not limited to contract management, contract negotiation, workflow design, and performance evaluations.
• Relevant experience in budgeting, both capital planning and operations.
• Relevant experience in creating and executing a strong internal control environment.

A little about us:

Were confident youll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Were proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. Weve been named one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing. 

Our benefits start day one:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.