Controller/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

A top client is seeking a hands-on Controller/Director of Finance to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing healthcare services organization located in Richardson, TX. This is a unique opportunity to join a leadership team during an exciting period of organizational transition and help build the financial infrastructure for the company's next chapter.

The Controller/Director of Finance will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting support, cash management, and compliance while serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. This individual must be equally comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical levels, with a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Controller/Director of Finance will be responsible for the integrity of the company's financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial controls. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and experience building scalable financial processes within healthcare or other service-based organizations.

As the Controller/Director of Finance, you are responsible for:

Financial Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and fixed assets
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop meaningful financial reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist leadership with strategic financial decision-making

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial procedures
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Manage tax compliance and relationships with outside accounting firms

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Oversee banking relationships
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity planning

Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve accounting systems and workflows
• Implement scalable processes that support future growth
• Identify automation opportunities and operational efficiencies

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and executive leadership

To be considered for the role, you must possess:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Proven ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred

• CPA designation
• Healthcare services, home health, infusion, hospital, or physician services experience
• Experience in a private equity-backed or entrepreneurial company
• Experience improving financial processes and controls during periods of change
• Familiarity with multi-location operations

If you feel that you are a great fit for this opportunity, please apply today!