Controller

Location: Asheville Metro (one week a month required onsite) Company: PE-backed healthcare company (MUST HAVE experience in industry and private equity backed company) Report To: CFO Position Overview The Controller is a senior-level accounting leader responsible for supporting the full financial close, multi-entity reporting, and general ledger operations for a private-equity-backed, multi-site, multi-state healthcare services organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role serves as a critical operational partner to the finance leadership team, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for the monthly close calendar, consolidated financial statements, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Maintain and enforce the close calendar, coordinating deadlines across the accounting team. Prepare month-end management reports, flux analyses, and variance commentary for PE sponsors and senior leadership. General Ledger & Accounting Operations Oversee GL integrity, chart of accounts maintenance, and journal entry review and approval. Review and approve account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Manage intercompany eliminations and multi-entity consolidation schedules. Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition across service lines and payer types. Oversee accounts payable and credit cards. Compliance & Internal Controls Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across accounting processes and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax, sales and use tax, and applicable healthcare regulatory requirements. Support external audit and tax preparation processes; serve as the primary accounting liaison for external auditors. Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures documentation to reflect current standards and operating practices. Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting staff. Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and support individual professional growth plans. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Billing and Revenue Cycle, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Private-Equity & Strategic Support Assist the Controller in preparing lender and PE sponsor reporting packages on required cadences, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling in coordination with the Controller and senior leadership. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA license (active) or active candidacy a plus. Experience Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, and GAAP financial reporting. Experience in healthcare, contract services, or private-equity-backed environments strongly preferred. Proficiency with NetSuite and Workday a plus. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling. Demonstrated ability to manage and consistently meet close deadlines in a dynamic, high-growth organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Deep understanding of GAAP and internal controls frameworks. Exposure to private-equity reporting requirements and lender covenant compliance a plus. Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm) is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under deadline. #J-18808-Ljbffr StevenDouglas