Controller

The Company: Thrive Physical Therapy Partners

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners (“Thrive”) is a fast-growing network of Physical Therapy clinics throughout the greater Midwest. We focus on partnerships with leading Physical Therapists and clinical teams who deliver exceptional patient care. Our mission is to improve the lives of physical therapists, patients, and staff by providing proven non-clinical business support services in a collaborative and patient-focused environment. Please visit for more information.

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners is looking for a Controller to join our growing accounting and finance team. This role will support key areas including financial reporting, month‑end close, audit, M&A integration, and process and system improvements. The Controller will report directly to the CFO, with significant ownership over key accounting, reporting, and cross‑functional initiatives. This position is ideal for a high‑performing accounting professional with proven Controller experience who is looking to take on significant ownership within a fast‑paced, private equity‑backed organization and be in a leadership role.

Job Responsibilities

• Ownership of the General Ledger, financial reporting and business consolidation processes for the corporate entity and all subsidiary companies.
• Build and lead the financial integrations processes and implementation for acquired businesses, ensuring seamless incorporation into the company's financial systems and processes (i.e. vendor transfer, bank account setup, etc.).
• Produce timely, accurate and meaningful monthly and annual financial reports.
• Build, implement, and lead efficient financial processes and procedures and execute month‑end close in an increasingly complex environment.
• Lead the drive to leverage new technology and trends to increase efficiency.
• Responsible for the planning and support of the company’s annual financial audit and any other ad hoc audits as necessary.
• Assists with treasury functions including cash flow analysis, management and credit card program.
• Lead and develop a growing team and act as mentor to accounting staff.
• Enhance relationships with the leadership team, financial institutions, and other professional business partners.

Required Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA certification.
• 5+ years of experience working with multi‑location companies as a Controller.
• Experience in the healthcare and revenue cycle management (RCM).
• Experience with total G/L and Financial Reporting responsibility.
• Experience building and improving accounting policy & procedures in a high‑growth environment.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar software.
• 2+ years of experience managing company financial audits.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced/high‑growth environment.
• Ability to work onsite 4-5 days a week in the downtown Chicago office.

Compensation

Highly competitive compensation consisting of base salary, performance bonus, and equity ownership.