Controller - Healthcare

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, treasury, debt management, and healthcare billing.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee accounting for multiple legal entities, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while providing actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop meaningful dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting that support informed business decisions.
• Technical Accounting & Compliance
• Research, evaluate, and document the accounting treatment for new, unusual, and complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and establish accounting policies to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and healthcare industry developments, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending appropriate actions.
• Serve as the organization's technical accounting resource and advisor on complex accounting matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Treasury, Cash & Debt Management
• Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, and cash flow forecasting.
• Manage banking relationships and debt obligations.
• Monitor debt covenant compliance and lender reporting requirements.
• Partner with the CFO to optimize working capital and support strategic financial initiatives.
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Lead the annual external financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
• Cook up audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls that safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls to mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting, procurement, and billing professionals.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Recruit, coach, and develop future finance leaders while promoting employee engagement and professional growth.
• Partner closely with Operations, Revenue Cycle, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Executive Leadership to improve financial processes, strengthen data integrity, and support organizational objectives.
• Effectively communicate financial results and complex accounting matters to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence & Innovation
• Build and maintain a scalable, high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting the Company's continued growth.
• Drive continuous process improvement through standardization, automation, and simplification of accounting processes and procedures.
• Maximize the capabilities of Sage Intacct and other financial technologies to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Leverage business intelligence tools and data analytics to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision support.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation solutions, to improve accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, reduce manual effort, and increase organizational efficiency.
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous learning across the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting background.
• Leadership experience managing teams of five or more professionals.
• Experience leading accounting functions in complex multi-entity organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise with intercompany accounting and transfer pricing.
• Experience managing annual external audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with treasury operations, debt management, and cash forecasting.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence organizational outcomes.