Corporate Controller

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care.ai-enabled solutions. We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

About the role

The Controller will be based at the Corporate Office in Louisville, KY. Long-term care (LTC) experience is preferred, and familiarity with NetSuite is helpful. As a member of a small leadership team, this role requires a working executive who can seamlessly balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution. This is not a purely advisory position; the ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Management duties including hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepare financial analysis of operations, including monthly and annual final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.
• Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Maintain the company’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets.
• Establish major economic objectives and policies of the company and prepare reports that outline the company’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyze and report variances.
• Responsible for tax planning and compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate payroll and other applicable taxes. Furnish internal and external reports, including financial covenant reporting, as necessary.
• Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax revisions.
• Responsible for the successful coordination and completion of the annual financial statement and 401K plan audits.
• Responsible for providing the organization and senior management with the appropriate financial and operating information necessary.
• Work closely with other departments on problems involving accounting systems and financial planning.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance in identifying and solving problems within the functional limits of the department.
• Oversee the overall functions of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Fixed Asset Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Post-acute healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and current practices of accounting.
• Experience with accounting software; NetSuite preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ChatGPT or Claude.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

Benefits

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Incentive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
• Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs and LPNs)
• Uniform Allowance
• Partner Perks Discount Program
• Perfect Attendance Program
• Pay Advance and Next Day Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation

At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered to use their talents and abilities to solve problems. Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship, with dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.