Controller

HHM Talent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

HHM Talent is assisting a client in Phoenix, AZ in their search for a technically strong Controller to own day-to-day financial operations across a multi-country clinic network.

The role emphasizes building scalable processes, ensuring accurate reporting, GAAP compliance, and partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Candidates should have CPA, 5+ years' experience, Sage Intacct, and strong Excel/SQL skills; this on-site position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, senior role background.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close.
• Hands-on ERP experience, Sage Intacct preferred.
• Strong Excel, SQL, and BI tooling skills.
• Experience in multi-location healthcare-adjacent business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close end-to-end.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage intercompany activity and multi-country footprint.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance.
• Support audit with external partners.
• Provide financial analysis to leadership.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

SQL

Excel advanced

BI tools

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP configuration

SQL scripting

Job description

HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for a Controller in Phoenix, AZ.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong, technology-forward Controller to own the day-to-day financial operations of the company. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant who thrives on getting into the details, building efficient processes, and leveraging modern tools to scale a finance function across a multi-country clinic network. The Controller will report directly to senior leadership and partners across the business to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile accounts, review journal entries, and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Deliver financial reporting packages to leadership with clear commentary on variances and trends.

Technical Accounting

• Serve as in-house expert on accounting treatment for revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany activity across a multi-location and multi-country footprint, and other technical areas.
• Research and document positions on new or complex transactions.
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.

Systems & Technology

• Act as the finance system owner for Sage Intacct (or comparable ERP), including configuration, dimensions, reporting, and integrations with adjacent tools (AP automation, expense management, payroll, billing systems, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and reduce close cycle time.
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts; comfort with SQL, advanced Excel, or BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) is strongly preferred.
• Lead or support finance technology evaluations and implementations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal control procedures appropriate for a multi-location healthcare services business.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions, including US, Canada, and UK considerations.

Audit & External Partners

• Manage the annual external audit, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and responses to auditor requests.
• Coordinate with tax preparers, banking partners, and other external stakeholders.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Provide analysis to support pricing, location performance, capital decisions, and operational initiatives.
• Partner with operations and leadership to translate financial data into actionable insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time in a senior accountant, accounting manager, or assistant controller role. Public accounting background is a plus.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close mechanics.
• Hands-on ERP experience required; Sage Intacct experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to configure, optimize, and report out of a modern accounting system.
• High technology aptitude: advanced Excel required; experience with SQL, BI tools, or scripting and automation (Python, Power Query, etc.) is a meaningful plus.
• Experience in multi-location, services, or healthcare-adjacent businesses is a plus. Exposure to multi-currency or international operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward building scalable processes rather than working around broken ones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain accounting concepts to non-finance partners.
• Comfortable operating as an individual contributor today, with the runway to build and lead a team over time.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.