Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial processes, and develop a growing team. This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys process improvement, mentoring staff, and driving financial reporting excellence in a complex, multi-entity environment.

The Controller will play a critical role in standardizing workflows, enhancing internal controls, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven financial analysis. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while partnering closely with executive leadership.

The Controller will be responsible for:

• Leading all day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close processes
• Driving process improvement initiatives and documenting accounting procedures
• Strengthening internal controls and ensuring adherence to GAAP standards
• Mentoring, training, and developing accounting team members across multiple levels
• Managing financial reporting and analysis for a large, multi-department organization
• Overseeing revenue recognition and ensuring timely, accurate reporting
• Analyzing historical financial data to identify trends, efficiencies, and business insights
• Supporting cost accounting efforts, departmental allocations, and profitability analysis
• Reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Collaborating with finance leadership to improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies
• Assisting with future system enhancements and technology-driven process improvements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare accounting experience
• Progressive leadership experience within accounting and finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with cost accounting and complex allocation methodologies
• Ability to analyze large data sets and provide actionable business insights
• Proven success implementing process improvements and strengthening controls
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work in the details when needed
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

• Experience working with Sage ERP systems
• Familiarity with Epic or healthcare-related ERP/EMR systems
• Experience utilizing Power BI, Power Query, or Power Pivot
• Background supporting multi-location or multi-business-unit organizations
• Experience preparing and analyzing healthcare cost reports

The successful Controller will be:

• Highly analytical and data-driven
• Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working directly within transactions, reconciliations, and reporting
• An exceptional coach and mentor who enjoys developing others
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a changing environment
• Skilled at balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution

This organization offers a collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The accounting team is actively transforming processes, improving reporting capabilities, and preparing for future system enhancements.

• Business casual environment
• Preference for hybrid work arrangement
• Open to highly qualified remote candidates within approved locations
• Opportunity to influence department structure and process modernization
• Significant visibility with executive leadership

• Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package available

This Controller position offers the opportunity to join an organization undergoing meaningful transformation, lead impactful process improvements, mentor a developing team, and help shape the future of the accounting function. The Controller will have direct exposure to executive leadership while making a measurable impact on financial operations and reporting.

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2026