Controller

Core Responsibilities

• Oversight of corporate accounting and payroll functions across multiple entities.
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Serving as a key financial partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Finance Operations:
  • Managing the monthly close process and preparation of consolidated GAAP financial statements.
  • Preparing and reviewing operating company P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Analyzing and explaining monthly financial variances versus budget and prior year.
  • Recording and reviewing all month-end journal entries, including revenue recognition, allocations, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and third-party invoices.
  • Preparation of monthly external reporting and year-end audit and tax workpapers.
  • Management of treasury functions, including cash management, financing, leasing, and lender relationships.
  • Reviewing contracts and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, including debt covenant calculations.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Planning and managing annual financial audits, tax audits, and regulatory reviews.

Additional Job Description

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
  • CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.
  • Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting and payroll systems.
  • Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing accounting and payroll teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on partnership and accountability.
• Adaptable, proactive, and effective in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 + bonus + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.