Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Controller to support healthcare finance operations in the greater Hartford area. This is a Contract position focused on maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely reporting, and strengthening the month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability and hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing balances, and ensuring financial data is finalized on schedule.
- Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate general ledger activity.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
- Produce recurring and ad hoc financial reports that support operational and leadership decision-making.
- Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide clear explanations to stakeholders.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency across financial records while supporting compliance with healthcare accounting standards.
- Partner with internal teams to gather information needed for reporting, close activities, and financial review processes.
- Experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role, preferably within healthcare.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations accurately.
- Experience developing financial reports and delivering meaningful financial analysis.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis tools.