Controller

Talent Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Group in Modesto, California, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity healthcare organization. You will oversee accounting, billing, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, deep GAAP expertise, and a track record of strengthening processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations, including GL/AP/AR and financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and financial operations across the organization, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliation, and billing oversight.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, cash flow projections, and performance reports.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting systems and internal controls.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and billing teams, promoting accountability and efficiency.
• Oversee revenue recognition, cost accounting, fixed assets, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and overall financial performance.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, annual budgets, forecasting, and operational decisions.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investments and contracts.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting, regulatory filings, and healthcare reimbursement reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

An opportunity for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a growing, multi-entity healthcare organization. This position will oversee accounting, billing, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. This role requires a hands-on leader who can strengthen financial processes, support organizational growth, and maintain financial accuracy across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliation, and billing oversight.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, operating budgets, cash flow projections, and financial performance reports.
• Maintain accounting systems and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and billing teams, promoting accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee revenue recognition, cost accounting, fixed assets, depreciation, and financial reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and overall financial performance.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, annual budgets, financial forecasting, and operational decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investments, operating expenses, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, regulatory filings, and required healthcare reimbursement and cost reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred

• Previous Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare, home health, hospice, or other regulated service environments.
• Familiarity with Medicare reimbursement, healthcare billing, and regulatory financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple business entities or business units.
• Annual Salary: $90,000–$130,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
• Location: Modesto, California.

Talent Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment and selection process.