Controller

Shields Health Care Group, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead corporate accounting and payroll operations. This role, reporting to the Director of Accounting, ensures compliance with GAAP and accurate financial reporting to support operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, accounting experience in healthcare, and advanced proficiency in Excel. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting and payroll functions across multiple entities.
• Manage consolidated GAAP financial statements preparation.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Summary

Founded in 1972 by Tom and Mary Shields, our family‑owned company began with a single nursing home and a promise to treat every patient the way you would want your mother to be treated. Over five decades of progress has seen us become a leader in imaging, PET/CT, and surgical services. The Controller is responsible for leading corporate accounting and payroll operations across Shields Health and its affiliate entities. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role oversees accounting, treasury, audit, tax, financing, payroll, risk management, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, GAAP‑compliant financial information to support operational excellence and strategic decision‑making. This position is based at our corporate office in Quincy, MA and operates on a hybrid schedule.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate accounting and payroll functions across multiple entities.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Serve as a key financial partner to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Finance Operations

• Manage the monthly close process and preparation of consolidated GAAP financial statements for healthcare, real estate, and equity holding entities.
• Prepare and review operating company P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze and explain monthly financial variances versus budget and prior year.
• Record and review all month‑end journal entries, including revenue recognition, allocations, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and third‑party invoices.
• Prepare monthly external reporting and year‑end audit and tax workpapers.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, financing, leasing, and lender relationships.
• Review contracts and ensure appropriate accounting treatment, including debt covenant calculations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Plan and manage annual financial audits, tax audits, and regulatory reviews.

Critical Thinking and Communication

• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to senior leadership to support informed decision‑making.
• Translate complex financial information into understandable and relevant guidance for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex accounting and operational issues.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats across all levels of the organization.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting in a multi‑entity environment.
• Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting and payroll systems.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing accounting and payroll teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on partnership and accountability.
• Adaptable, proactive, and effective in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.

Compensation

Pay range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 + bonus + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer.