Controller (with CPA)

Location: Denver, CO (100% On-Site)

Compensation: $165,000 - $200,000 + bonus potential

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Lead Accounting Operations for a Growing Healthcare Manufacturing Organization

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a dynamic, private equity-backed healthcare manufacturing company. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and managing a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Accounting Management.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys driving process improvements, and can serve as a strategic business partner while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee external audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 and maintain supporting technical accounting documentation
• Lead technical accounting initiatives, including ASC 842, ASC 718, and other complex accounting matters
• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and COGS reporting
• Analyze cash flow, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and collaborate with leadership on financial planning
• Partner closely with FP&A to review financial results, investigate variances, and ensure reporting accuracy
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and strengthen financial reporting capabilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, consultants, and accounting advisors
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for the accounting team

Required Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of Controller-level experience within a manufacturing, medical device, healthcare, or DME environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Experience managing accounting teams and developing accounting processes
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, medical device, DME, or revenue cycle experience
• Experience working within a private equity-backed organization
• Background in public accounting, consulting, investment banking, or related environments
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as:
  • Alteryx
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • Other advanced analytics platforms

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical accounting leader who can balance high-level business partnership with day-to-day accounting oversight. You should be comfortable navigating a complex and evolving business environment, leading teams through growth and change, and leveraging data to support executive decision-making.

If you have a strong manufacturing accounting background, deep technical accounting expertise, and a passion for building scalable financial processes, we'd like to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.