Controller

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting seeks an experienced Controller for a confidential client. This leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and regulatory compliance in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership skills. Healthcare/regulatory experience plus CPA preferred. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $165,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or a related regulated environment.
• Medicare/Medicaid experience, including cost reporting and regulatory reporting, is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing external audits and working with outside accounting firms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all general accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and oversee Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and related regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee cash management, treasury, procurement, and financial controls.
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team to provide financial analysis and insights for decision-making.
• Manage and maintain compliance calendars and required financial filings.
• Provide leadership and support across AP, AR, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our confidential client is a growing, independent non-profit organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with significant responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and regulatory compliance. The organization is financially strong, has a large and growing employee base, and is embarking on a significant expansion over the next several years.

Responsibilities

• Lead all general accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and oversee Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and related regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee cash management, treasury, procurement, and financial controls.
• Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team to provide financial analysis and insights for decision-making.
• Manage and maintain compliance calendars and required financial filings.
• Provide leadership and support across AP, AR, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or a related regulated environment.
• Medicare/Medicaid experience, including cost reporting and regulatory reporting, is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing external audits and working with outside accounting firms.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation: $150,000 - $165,000