Overview
The Controller leads the accounting function, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance within a large healthcare-focused organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information, while strengthening governance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Controller ensures the integrity of financial results, oversees month-end and year-end close activities, and maintains a strong control environment in a highly regulated setting.
Responsibilities
- Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and related functions.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and issued on time.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain documented accounting policies, procedures, and controls that support compliance and consistency.
- Ensure customer revenue is recorded appropriately, review receivables, and monitor collection and aging trends.
- Coordinate external and regulatory audits and related documentation requests to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare reports and filings required by governmental, regulatory, and statutory agencies.
- Partner with compliance, care management, operations, and executive leadership on financial governance and regulatory requirements.
- Support adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as healthcare-specific requirements.
- Lead process improvement efforts to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting quality.
- Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff.
- Participate in leadership meetings and serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior management.
- Oversee capital assets, including acquisition, transfer, disposal, and annual inventory.
- Support system improvements and workflow enhancements across accounting operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger.
- At least 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Minimum 3 years of statutory accounting experience.
- Experience leading accounting staff and coordinating work across finance, operations, and administrative teams.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and team performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coaching, developing, and evaluating team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration.
- Experience with public accounting audit processes or financial statement audit coordination.
- Experience in healthcare finance, hospital accounting, or a related regulated environment.
- Familiarity with ERP and financial systems used in healthcare environments.
- Strong knowledge of Model Audit Rule controls, audit readiness, and compliance practices.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and analytical reporting skills.
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
- Experience improving accounting workflows, automating processes, and enhancing reporting systems.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
- Ability to travel occasionally to multiple locations for meetings, events, or conferences.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annualized salary range: $109,300 - $177,600.
- Typical annualized hiring range: $109,300 - $136,600.
- Final pay determined based on market competitiveness, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and global travel health insurance.
- Income protection benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays, and 2 well-being days.
- Additional voluntary benefits and a comprehensive wellness program.
- Competitive pay with opportunities for incentive or commission compensation.
- Regular annual reviews with pay-for-performance considerations.
Location
- Position may require occasional travel to multiple locations for work-related meetings and events.