Position: Financial Controller
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33407
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations for a privately held healthcare organization operating multiple programs and locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the monthly close, financial reporting, consolidation, cash management, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting operations across a multi-entity organization. The Controller will work closely with executive leadership and provide financial insight to support day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
- Own the monthly close and prepare consolidated and entity-level financial statements, including intercompany eliminations
- Maintain cost allocation methodologies across service lines and entities
- Perform and oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee revenue cycle accounting, including revenue recognition, contractual allowances, reserves, and cash posting
- Track accounts receivable aging, collections, and denials.
- Analyze payer mix and reimbursement metrics and identify potential financial issues
- Manage daily cash across multiple entities and bank accounts
- Maintain rolling cash forecasts
- Oversee accounts payable, vendor payments, and disbursement controls
- Develop annual budgets and forecasts by location and service line
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and operating KPIs
- Establish and improve internal accounting controls and processes
- Coordinate with external CPA firms on tax filings and tax planning
- Oversee payroll accounting, benefits accruals, and workers' compensation audits
- Maintain fixed asset, lease, and debt schedules
- Supervise bookkeeping and accounts payable personnel
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial controls
Requirements:
- Active CPA license or eligibility for reciprocity
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leadership role
- Hands-on experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated experience building and improving accounting processes and controls
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Healthcare accounting experience
- Experience with commercial payer reimbursement and out-of-network billing
- Public accounting experience followed by industry accounting experience
- QuickBooks experience
- Healthcare EMR/accounting system experience
Note:
The organization operates in the healthcare industry, providing patient care and related healthcare services across multiple locations. Candidates with experience in healthcare accounting, revenue cycle management, insurance reimbursement, accounts receivable, payer-related financial reporting, or multi-location healthcare operations are encouraged to apply.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- On-site
- Occasional travel to other company locations may be required
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active CPA license or are you eligible for CPA reciprocity?
- Do you have hands-on experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions?
- Do you have at least 7 years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role?
- Do you have experience in healthcare/behavioral health revenue cycle, including payer reimbursement, AR, denials, collections, and cash forecasting?
Work Location: In person
