Controller

The Equus Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) program

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The Equus Group is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting function in a high-growth healthcare technology company. This hybrid role, based in Malvern, PA, emphasizes process improvement and offers significant visibility and influence.

The ideal candidate will lead a small team, manage financial reporting, and drive automation initiatives. Candidates with public accounting experience and those transitioning from public to industry are encouraged to apply.

An attractive benefits package, including a competitive 401(k) program, is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting required.
• Open to transitioning candidates from public accounting to industry.
• Ability to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Manage a small accounting team with two direct reports.
• Drive process improvements in accounting operations.
• Partner to enhance financial reporting accuracy and quality.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Process improvement

Leadership and mentoring

Detail-oriented

Experience in healthcare technology

Interest in AI and automation

Job description

Controller | High-Growth, Profitable Healthcare Technology Company

Location: Malvern, PA

Hybrid Schedule: Approximately 1 day per week in the office (some flexibility, with certain team members attending once every other week)

Client Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing healthcare technology company that is transforming the way healthcare organizations operate and deliver services. The company is in a strong financial position, generating consistent profitability and maintaining a healthy balance sheet. This is an opportunity to join a stable, high-growth business where finance is viewed as a strategic partner and where the Controller will have significant visibility, influence, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

What You'll Do

Reporting to senior leadership, the Controller will oversee the accounting function while serving as a strategic partner across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, and helping build a best‑in‑class finance organization.

This role is particularly well‑suited for someone who is ambitious, growth‑minded, and looking for a position that can serve as a meaningful next step in their career while having direct visibility and influence within the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the month‑end close and financial reporting processes
• Manage and develop a small accounting team, including two direct reports
• Drive process improvements across accounting operations
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve the speed, accuracy, and quality of financial reporting
• Evaluate and optimize systems, workflows, and controls
• Champion automation initiatives and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency across accounting and business processes
• Develop a deep understanding of the business and act as a trusted partner to leadership

What We're Looking For

• Public accounting experience required
• Open to candidates making the transition from public accounting into industry
• Proven ability to improve processes, systems, and operational efficiency
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing team members
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a growing environment
• Experience within healthcare, healthcare technology, SaaS, or broader technology sectors is a plus
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to modernize finance operations
• Strong benefits package including a competitive 401(k) program

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.