Controller

Title: Controller

Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000 + Bonus

Location: Irvine, CA 92612 (Hybrid)

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Company Description:

Our privately held healthcare client is searching for a Controller to lead its accounting function across multiple sites. Reporting to the CFO, this individual will oversee the accounting team and play a key role in strengthening financial controls, reporting, and strategy. The position offers high visibility to the executive team and the chance to shape the accounting department’s direction. The ideal candidate must have multi-location accounting experience and accounting team leadership experience.

Perks:

• High visibility position with executive exposure
• Strategic leadership role
• Career-growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction of the accounting department and translate it into clear objectives for the team.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in partnership with Finance, delivering timely and accurate financial statements across all locations.
• Coordinate the annual audit, preparing supporting schedules and serving as a key point of contact for auditors.
• Create, document, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that reduce risk and keep reporting compliant with GAAP.
• Manage the Accounts Payable function and accounting staff, including coaching, performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning.
• Partner with Finance on the annual budget and forecasts, consolidating data across sites and recommending plans to leadership.
• Track spending against budget, analyze variances, and drive corrective action where results fall short.
• Analyze historical, current, and projected performance to find growth opportunities and areas for operational improvement.
• Monitor cash flow, reserve levels, and other key financial indicators to protect the organization’s financial position.
• Ensure timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings, including sales, use, and property taxes.
• Prepare executive-level and ad hoc reporting, summarizing trends, results, and challenges for senior leadership.
• Build and streamline standard operating procedures and introduce productivity and quality metrics for the department.
• Advise operational and clinical leaders on budgeting, accounting policies, and the effective use of financial resources.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a management role, is required.
• Multi-location accounting experience (ideally healthcare) is required.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proven ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with executives, clinicians, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Email your word document resume to [email protected] and reference the subject as Controller