Controller

Katalyst Group; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Katalyst Group seeks an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations for a growth-focused healthcare business. The role partners with executive leadership to build a robust financial foundation, with emphasis on inventory accounting, manufacturing finance, and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate will oversee monthly closes, balance sheet integrity, audits, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and procurement to ensure accurate reporting and strategic decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience as Controller or Assistant Controller in a complex operating environment.
• Strong inventory accounting experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing/pharma/healthcare inventory-intensive environments preferred.
• Proven ability to work across accounting and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Own balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and overall accounting accuracy
• Manage core controllership functions including AP, AR, accruals, and general accounting oversight
• Drive improvements in inventory accounting, inventory controls, and inventory management processes
• Partner with procurement and operations to improve system inputs, outputs, and reporting accuracy
• Support and improve PO, receiving, and accrual workflows, including received-but-not-invoiced reporting
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, cost of goods issues, and balance sheet abnormalities
• Lead external audit activities and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors

Skills

Inventory accounting

Audits

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Enterprise / inventory platforms

Job description

Travel: ~10% travel, primarily during onboarding and for occasional site visits

Compensation: $180,000–$190,000 base + 15–20% bonus

Industry: Healthcare / High-Growth Operations

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing healthcare company focused on wellness and anti-aging products. The business has evolved significantly and is scaling quickly, with major expansion underway, including a new state-of-the-art facility and plans to significantly increase production capacity.

This is an opportunity to join a company on a high-growth trajectory and step into a highly visible leadership role that will directly support operational scale, inventory accuracy, audit readiness, and financial infrastructure.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, operationally minded Controller to lead core accounting operations and build a strong financial foundation for a fast-changing, growth-stage business. This person will partner closely with executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong inventoryaccounting and manufacturing-orientedfinance experience, along with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and procurement. This role requires someone who wants to understand how the business runs and can translate operational reality into accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Own balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and overall accounting accuracy
• Manage core controllership functions including AP, AR, accruals, and general accounting oversight
• Drive improvements in inventory accounting, inventory controls, and inventory management processes
• Partner with procurement and operations to improve system inputs, outputs, and reporting accuracy
• Support and improve PO, receiving, and accrual workflows, including received-but-not-invoiced reporting
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, cost of goods issues, and balance sheet abnormalities
• Lead external audit activities and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, reliable balance sheet reconciliations
• Accurate inventory and cost accounting across operations
• Strong audit ownership and deadline execution
• Improved accounting processes that scale with company growth
• A controller function that operates as a true business partner to finance and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a complex operating environment
• Strong experience with inventoryaccounting required
• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other inventory-intensive environments strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work across accounting and operations
• Experience leading audits and working directly with external auditors
• Strong systems aptitude and comfort learning new enterprise / inventory platforms

Preferred Background

• Manufacturing finance experience
• Healthcare experience in settings where inventory is a core part of the business
• Experience supporting high-growth or operational transformation environments
• Experience managing remote and/or offshore teams
• Base salary in the $180,000–$190,000 range, with flexibility depending on experience
• 401(k)with4%match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits