Controller

LeoForce; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Controller to lead accounting across multiple locations. You will manage a small team, own the monthly close, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with the CFO on strategy and data accuracy. FP&A coordination is done with the Director, not owned.

Experience in a regulated, multi-site healthcare or similar environment is highly valued. This role offers growth, complex consolidation, and high visibility within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally multi-site healthcare or regulated multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls; experience with multi-entity accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the accounting team (Accounting Manager + Bookkeeper).
• Own the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures across locations.
• Ensure all financial statements are GAAP-compliant.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, revenue accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Manage multi-entity accounting, intercompany activity, and clinic/center-level financial accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors and support annual audits and regulatory filings.
• Partner with CFO on accounting strategy, process improvement, and scalability.
• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure clean data for forecasting and analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Sage Intacct

Job description

Experience

Director

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

Role Overview

The Controller will serve as the organization’s accounting leader, overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations across multiple locations. This role manages a small accounting team, owns the monthly close, ensures GAAP compliance, strengthens internal controls, and partners closely with the CFO and operational teams. The Controller will not own FP&A, but will work in coordination with a Director of FP&A to ensure accurate and timely financial data flows between teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the accounting team (Accounting Manager + Bookkeeper) with a focus on development, accountability, and workflow optimization
• Own the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures across all locations
• Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, revenue accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger functions
• Manage multi-entity accounting, intercompany activity, and oversight of clinic/center-level financial accuracy
• Liaise with external auditors and support annual audit processes, regulatory filings, and compliance requirements
• Partner with the CFO on accounting strategy, process improvement initiatives, scalability, and operational decision support
• Collaborate with the Director of FP&A to ensure clean, accurate, timely data for forecasting and analysis (without owning FP&A responsibilities)
• Drive continuous improvement, including automation opportunities, system enhancements, and workflow documentation
• Support ongoing expansion efforts, ensuring controls, processes, and reporting scale alongside the organization’s growth

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required or strongly preferred)
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within multi-site healthcare, healthcare services, or another regulated, multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Experience with month-end close, consolidations, audits, and compliance
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing organization
• Systems-savvy, with experience in mid-to-large ERP environments (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and support both operations and executive leadership
• Experience improving processes, documenting workflows, and implementing scalable accounting solutions
• Prior healthcare or multi-location experience highly preferred, but not required

A bit about us:

We are a rapidly growing, multi-site healthcare services organization committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across numerous regional locations. Our model blends clinical excellence with operational discipline, supported by a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As we expand our footprint, we are strengthening our accounting leadership to ensure sustainable growth and reliable financial performance.

Why join us?

• Mission-driven culture focused on making a meaningful impact in patient and family care
• Fast-growing organization with strong demand and long-term stability
• Opportunity to build and elevate the accounting function during a transformative growth period
• Direct partnership with an experienced CFO
• High visibility and influence across the organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Empowerment to drive process improvement, automation, and modernization across the finance function