Controller

The Kostelic Agency; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Controller for a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization. This high-impact role involves leading general accounting and financial reporting while collaborating on budgeting and forecasting. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in healthcare environments, and must hold a CPA or CMA. The position is on-site, with a potential for hybrid work in the future, offering a great work-life balance and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-location organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting, month-end and year-end close.
• Partner with external auditors and manage the audit process.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Progressive accounting/finance experience

Process improvement mindset

Revenue recognition

Education

CPA or CMA

Job description

Work Type: On-Site (potential for hybrid in future)

Compensation: Up to $140K base + discretionary bonus

The Kostelic Agency has been engaged by a well-established, healthcare-focused nonprofit organization to hire a Controller in a non-traditional, blended Accounting + FP&A role. This is a newly created position reporting directly to the CFO, designed for a hands-on leader who enjoys owning core accounting while also contributing meaningfully to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a complex, multi-entity environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead general accounting, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting
• Partner with external auditors and manage the audit process
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis (Accounting + FP&A blend)
• Oversee intercompany accounting, cost allocations, and consolidated reporting
• Partner closely with the revenue cycle function to ensure proper revenue recognition
• Identify and drive process improvements across systems and workflows

What they’re looking for:

• 15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Healthcare or complex, service-driven environments strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience prefered
• CPA or CMA mandatory
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-location organizations
• Strong systems and process-improvement mindset
• 100% on-site role (potential for hybrid in the future)
• Strong work-life balance — typically 8–5, no nights or weekends
• Excellent benefits and retirement plans

If you’re a Controller who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, improving processes, and partnering closely with leadership, this is a high-impact role worth exploring.

Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation: [e-mail]