New system controller begins work for St. Joseph’s Health

SYRACUSE — Corinne English began working as director of financial services and system controller for St. Joseph’s Health on June 1. 

In this role, English is overseeing and managing the finance department and is instrumental in all aspects of the St. Joseph’s Health accounting and financial-reporting cycle, the health system said in a release.

English joined St. Joseph’s Heath after nearly 14 years as senior manager at Fust Charles Chambers, LLP in DeWitt. During her time with the firm, English provided audit, accounting, and advisory services to health care and nonprofit organizations, and supervised and managed audit teams.

“St. Joseph’s is excited to add the talent that Corinne brings with her as a key member of the finance team,” Meredith Price, CFO of St. Joseph’s Health, said in the release. “She has vast experience and has demonstrated health care expertise in several areas. She will play a vital role in moving St. Joseph’s strategy forward in a manner consistent with our mission and values.”

English holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College, near Rochester. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and LeadingAge New York, St. Joseph’s Health said.