VP Controller / Director of Accounting
Growing Healthcare Organization | Private Equity-Backed | Hybrid Schedule (rare two/three day split)
Vaco is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization in the Nashville area to identify an experienced accounting leader for a VP Controller / Director of Accounting opportunity.
This individual will oversee the accounting function, financial reporting, audits, and treasury operations while playing an important role in supporting the organization's continued growth through acquisitions.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization with an active acquisition pipeline
- Established accounting team and solid, clean processes already in place. Won't be walking into a mess here!
- High-visibility position with exposure to executive leadership (CFO and CEO)
- Hybrid schedule with a rare two/three day split
- Generous PTO and strong work-life balance
- Competitive executive-level compensation plus bonus.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Oversee the annual audit and maintain strong accounting processes and internal controls.
- Support M&A activity, including acquisition accounting, opening balance sheets, and integration of acquired businesses.
- Oversee treasury operations, including cash management, debt agreements, covenant compliance, and lender reporting.
- Lead and develop the accounting team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day accounting operations.
- Partner with executive leadership on financial reporting, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
- Healthcare controller, director of accounting, or assistant controller experience required
- Strong technical accounting foundation and ability to operate in a hands-on environment.
- Experience with treasury, debt agreements, and lender reporting
- Private equity-backed and M&A experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and process improvement skills.
Does this sound like you? Apply now!
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