Controller

SHR Talent; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent is partnering with a privately held, growing healthcare services organization to identify a Controller to lead and strengthen its accounting function. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building financial infrastructure, improving reporting, controls, and visibility to drive growth.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, lead an established team, and partner with senior leadership to strengthen processes, controls, and strategic decision-making across revenue,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA preferred for strong credentialing and leadership responsibilities.
• Progressive accounting experience, with success in a Controller or senior leadership role.
• Strong hands-on technical accounting foundation and process improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team and improve reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounts payable.
• Mentor and develop an established accounting team.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and underlying records.
• Improve monthly close efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide visibility into financial and operational performance with meaningful reporting.
• Partner with leadership to support growth and scalable accounting processes.
• Support external audits, tax, and other third-party relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Technical accounting

Hands-on

Payroll & labor costs

Multi-location operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

SHR Talent is partnering with a privately held, growing healthcare services organization to identify a Controller to lead and strengthen its accounting function.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to the organization while helping build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth.

The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, lead an established team, and work closely with senior leadership to improve financial reporting, processes, controls, and overall visibility into the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's accounting function, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounts payable.
• Manage, mentor, and develop an established accounting team.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and underlying accounting records.
• Evaluate existing accounting practices and address historical or ongoing accounting issues.
• Improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of the monthly close process.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide leadership with greater visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Develop meaningful reporting around revenue, labor costs, profitability, and key business drivers.
• Partner with operational leadership to support business decisions and continued growth.
• Build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure.
• Support external audit, tax, and other third-party accounting relationships.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with demonstrated success in a Controller or senior accounting leadership capacity.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability and willingness to work hands-on.
• Experience improving accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team.
• Multi-location or distributed operations experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, payroll and labor-related expenses, and financial reporting.
• Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to improve and build processes.