Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations for a large healthcare organization and its affiliated entities. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of all financial reporting and is central to maintaining strong internal controls, implementing accounting policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and GASB standards.

The Controller will partner closely with operational and financial leadership to provide strategic insights, improve financial performance, and enhance data-driven decision-making. The role includes direct supervision of the Assistant Controller of Operations, Budget Manager, Fixed Asset Manager, and General Ledger Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an effective consolidated accounting system and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across all entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Coordinate and support all external audits and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, policies, and procedures to support strategic goals.
• Provide financial and operational insights to leadership for decision support and performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, debt covenant, and audit standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Serve as a key financial advisor on accounting policies, operational needs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead special projects and assist in the organization’s transition from annual to quarterly consolidations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience in a complex organizational setting.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role such as Controller or equivalent.
• CPA required.
• Experience managing multi-entity organizations with diverse operational structures.
• Proven ability to lead teams through collaboration and mentorship.
• Strong understanding of both non-profit and for-profit accounting environments.

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