Our client, a large and highly respected healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and support organizational growth. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive operational excellence across the organization. Prior healthcare experience is a must.
The Controller will oversee a team of two direct reports and provide leadership to approximately 12 indirect reports across various accounting and finance functions. The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and has experience leading high-performing accounting teams within healthcare or similarly regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and month-end close activities.
- Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports and up to 12 indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to support compliance and mitigate risk.
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial analysis, recommendations, and strategic guidance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance operational efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, financial reporting requirements, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with operational leaders across the organization to support informed decision-making and organizational objectives.
- Lead or participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and special projects as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA required or strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including management responsibility.
- Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience.
- Experience managing accounting teams in complex, multi-entity, or large organizational environments.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit practices.
- Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.