We are a fast-growing global organization looking for a highly skilled and experienced Controller to lead and professionalize the finance and accounting functions for the Americas. As a key member of the company leadership team, the Controller is responsible for directing the core accounting functions and processes, including GL, AP and AR accounting, month end close, banking and treasury, sales & use tax processing and financial controls maintenance. The Controller’s expertise in strategic finance initiatives and goals will be crucial in providing direction and support to the company's aggressive growth plans.
Major responsibilities:
This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and the capability to effectively communicate financial insights to stakeholders at all levels. Your contribution as Controller will be instrumental in professionalizing our financial operations and supporting the
achievement of strategic goals and performance focus in collaboration with the leadership team.
→ Serves as an expert consultant to executive leadership on major and high complexity healthcare issues with strategic importance and provides leadership and direction for the department in accordance with the overall strategic direction of financial services → Develops and maintains an environment of financial accountability, including a focus on internal controls, corporate compliance and revenue capture
→ Supports leadership in making operational changes and improving performance
→ Oversees processes the monthly close process, accounts payable, A/R invoicing, the application of cash receipts in a timely manner, and other finance and accounting functions
→ Prepares required materials and manages the annual audit
→ Strengthens and maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions
→ Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing
→ Develops staff and relationships with leadership to obtain high value performance in a collaborative work environment
→ Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring
→ Leads post-merger integration of finance activities of acquired companies
→ Coordinates with Revenue Cycle leadership to calculate accounts receivable reserves and the evaluation of patient accounts receivable in an accurate manner
→ Oversees cash flow management; monitors cash flow needs within the system and provides proactive pathways in meeting projected cash balances.
Position requirements and experience:
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in finance and accounting, with experience in multi-site operations. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and drive change in a complex and fast-paced environment will be essential.
→ Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
→ Minimum seven (7) years of directly related financial experience with analytically challenging projects
→ Active CPA license required; corporate accounting experience preferred
→ Seasoned Accounting/Controller experience with large, multi-site healthcare delivery organizations (physician practice management businesses with more than 70 locations); expertise in healthcare finance, reimbursement, and governmental programs strongly preferred
→ M&A experience strongly preferred, including leading finance post-merger integration activities
→ Substantially knowledgeable in one or more of the following: quantitative analysis, financial analysis, healthcare economics, information systems, revenue cycle management, physician practice management
→ Can build strong relationships across the clinical support, administrative and clinicians in the practice
→ Demonstrate ability to influence and engage others to work collaboratively across the organization to change and accept new ideas
→ Excellent decision-making and problem-solving capability
→ Superb stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
→ Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
→ Ability to use and adopt decision support, practice management, and clinical support tools to enable decision-making
Benefits we offer:
Referral Bonuses
Paid Sick and Vacation time
We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness Program - Save up to 30% in your medical premiums