Controller

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an interim Controller to support our private equity-backed, multi-location healthcare client on on a 3+ month engagement. The position will guide core financial activities, help ensure accurate and timely reporting, and partner closely with senior leadership to maintain operational continuity across a complex multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full monthly close cycle for a multi-entity organization, including consolidations and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to accounting management and staff, coaching team members and ensuring consistent execution of departmental priorities.
• Examine reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany balances, and consolidation support to maintain strong financial accuracy and control.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on cash management, treasury activity, debt compliance, and reporting required by lenders.
• Coordinate audit preparation efforts and act as a primary contact for external audit partners throughout the engagement process.
• Oversee activities related to tax compliance at the local, state, and federal levels in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with FP&A to deliver monthly reporting packages, performance insights, and financial analysis for leadership review.
• Monitor accounting treatment for inventory, lease-related activity, and revenue across numerous operating locations.
• Evaluate current accounting workflows and documentation, recommending improvements that strengthen controls and promote standardized procedures.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior service in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting operations within multi-entity, multi-location organizations.
• Background supporting private equity-owned businesses, including familiarity with lender reporting expectations.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, consolidations, audits, and preparation of financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, lease accounting, treasury operations, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency with NetSuite is required.
• CPA designation is strongly preferred, whether active or inactive.
• Strong communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management skills.