Controller

Job Description

Job Description

A growing healthcare organization is looking for a Controller to lead and build its accounting and finance function in-house. This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who is excited by the chance to create structure, implement best practices, and build scalable accounting processes from the ground up. The organization is at an inflection point and is seeking a strategic yet roll-up-your-sleeves professional who can oversee day-to-day accounting operations while partnering closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a passion for process improvement, reporting, and automation. This role offers the chance to join the executive team, make a lasting impact, and grow both the department and your own leadership scope over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly financial statements by profit center
• Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintenance of accounting records
• Perform financial analysis to support strategic planning and operational decision-making
• Develop, improve, and maintain Excel-based financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Identify inefficiencies and implement automation, workflow improvements, and stronger internal processes
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization
• Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis process
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and support overall financial integrity and accuracy
• Serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, providing actionable financial insights and recommendations
• Help build and scale the internal finance and accounting function as the organization continues to grow

Why This Opportunity:

• Rare chance to build an accounting and finance function internally from the ground up
• High-impact role with direct exposure to and collaboration with the executive team
• Opportunity to design processes, policies, and procedures and truly make the role your own
• Strong potential for career growth as the company continues to expand
• Meaningful opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a growing healthcare organization

If you are a Controller who enjoys building, improving, and leading in a dynamic environment, this could be an outstanding next step. Apply immediately to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to tracy.kaszuba at roberthalf.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Proven success preparing financial statements by profit center
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience improving processes and driving automation within finance and accounting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and contributing to business strategy 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations
• Background in a high-growth, multi-entity, or services-based organization
• Prior experience building or transforming an in-house accounting function