USON Practice Management Source to Pay Controller

Overview

This role oversees the accounting control environment for the US Oncology Network (USON) related to the end-to-end source to pay (S2P) process. The position focuses on developing and implementing strategies, policies, and controls to manage financial statement risks, including upstream and downstream process and data risks, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Transformation

• Lead network-wide process improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, standardization, and automation in Sourcing, Accounts Payable, Cash Disbursements, and Treasury.
• Champion transformation projects using technology and data analytics to streamline processes and enhance control effectiveness.
• Identify and implement best practices across the network to support continuous improvement.

Strategic Control Environment Leadership

• Design and implement a robust S2P control environment across USON, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management and internal control standards.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks addressing financial statement risks, process integrity, and data accuracy.
• Continuously assess and enhance controls to adapt to evolving business, regulatory, and technology landscapes.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and data risks, including upstream and downstream process risks.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), PCAOB, COSO, and US GAAP requirements; support internal and external audit activities.
• Monitor and report on control effectiveness, ensuring timely remediation of deficiencies and proactive risk mitigation.

Practice Engagement & Support

• Serve as the primary escalation point for Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursement issues, providing expert guidance and resolution support to practices.
• Support onboarding of new practices by integrating S2P processes into the USON control environment.
• Manage practice disaffiliations to ensure proper separation and risk mitigation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Accounts Payable, Practice Controllers, Network Accounting, USON Operations, and other stakeholders to align operational and accounting objectives.
• Educate and influence stakeholders on data integrity, control compliance, and risk management.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive accountability and shared ownership of outcomes.

Leadership, Communication & Change Management

• Present control environment status, risks, and transformation progress to senior and executive leadership.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (often without direct authority), fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Drive change management to ensure successful adoption of new processes, controls, and technologies.

Data Stewardship & Analytics

• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of data used in financial reporting and operational decision-making.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and educate stakeholders on the value of high-quality data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience; fewer years required if you have relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Critical Skills

• 10+ years of accounting and reporting experience (less years required if you have relevant Master’s qualifications).
• Direct experience leading change and business/process transformation in a large complex public company.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present to senior/executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships across the organization to develop and execute plans using multiple teams.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and internal control environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA preferred.

Additional Skills

• Strong communication and people skills; ability to engage and influence technical teams, business leaders, and external partners.
• Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record overseeing multiple projects and leading large-scale transformation programs.
• Comfortable with change, particularly during transformation.
• Positive and flexible approach to adjusting to evolving needs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to manage trade-offs.
• Ability to lead others without direct authority.
• Strong knowledge of SOX regulations and requirements, PCAOB Standards, COSO guidelines, and US GAAP, accounting policies, and auditing standards.
• Highly influential; able to educate stakeholders on the role and purpose of data.
• Ability to collaborate for speed, agility, delivery excellence, and innovation.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 131,600.00 - 175,400.00 - 219,300.00 USD Annual with 20% MIP.
• Base pay range: $131,600 - $219,300.
• Total Rewards package may include other compensation (e.g., annual bonus and/or long-term incentive opportunities) and benefits determined by factors such as performance, experience, skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.

Location

United States