Controller

About the role

Position Overview:A rapidly growing healthcare management company is seeking a talented and proactive full-time Controller to join its expanding accounting team. This individual will work closely with the entire accounting team and play a key role in conducting, maintaining and overseeing the month-end close process, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and accurate financial statements across a growing portfolio of assisted living facilities.The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment coming from an Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, Controller or a similar hands-on accounting background. Candidates should be capable of quickly learning the business with minimal healthcare industry-specific training, relying on strong accounting fundamentals and prior experience.Responsibilities:Own and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reportingPrepare and maintain financial statements, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations, including bank, balance sheet, intercompany, fixed asset, prepaid, accrual, and other general ledger accountsPrepare and record all accounting entries outside of day-to-day AP and AR processing, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, intercompany transactions, amortization, reclasses, and other adjusting journal entriesServe as the central point of coordination for the accounting department, ensuring AP, AR, Staff Accounting, and Payroll functions provide complete, accurate, and timely financial informationReview accounting activity across the department, identify errors, omissions, unreconciled items, and process gaps, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and company policiesAnalyze financial results, investigate variances, and identify issues, trends, and areas requiring management attentionSupport budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, audits, and other financial reporting requirementsDevelop and improve accounting processes, internal controls, workflows, and reporting procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiencyAssist with acquisitions, integrations, entity consolidations, and special projects while serving as a senior accounting resource within a growing accounting departmentQualifications:4+ years of progressive accounting experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus)Strong experience preparing financial statements and performing account reconciliationsProven experience with accrual accounting, prepaids, journal entries, and month-end close activitiesExcellent organizational skills with the ability to create and maintain detailed schedulesAdvanced Excel and accounting software proficiencyTeam leader with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsPrior experience in an Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or Controller role within a growing organization strongly preferredCompensation & Benefits:$130,000-$190,000+ salary based on experienceOpportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding healthcare organizationCollaborative and team-oriented accounting departmentSignificant career advancement opportunities as the company continues to scaleAbout the Employer:A rapidly growing healthcare management organization overseeing a broad portfolio of assisted living facilities across multiple states has doubled in size over the past year and continues to expand operations and acquisitions while investing heavily in its back-office infrastructure. The accounting team is growing alongside the business, creating substantial opportunities for high-performing professionals to make an impact and advance their careers.