Controller, CPA

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee enterprise accounting, financial controls, and reporting. You will develop policies, control environments, and dashboards while ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory readiness.

Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, coordinate audits with external partners, and collaborate with executives to deliver budgeting analysis and performance insights across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience required.
• Healthcare, home health, hospice, or multi-site service organization experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing financial reporting, audits, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting operations required.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and other business software applications.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret complex financial data and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with executives, operational leaders, auditors, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Develops accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes that support strategy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP and lender requirements.
• Oversees audit process and liaises with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulators.
• Partners with leaders to provide financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and performance insights.
• Establishes and monitors dashboards and KPIs for transparent reporting and data-driven management.
• Leads accounting and finance team to high performance and confidentiality of data.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, and oversees enterprise accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting processes that support organizational strategy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), lender requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Monitors and interprets changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, reimbursement requirements, and financial reporting obligations, ensuring timely implementation and organizational compliance.
• Safeguards the financial assets of the organization through the design, implementation, and oversight of effective internal controls, risk management practices, and financial governance processes.
• Leads and oversees general accounting, accounts payable, payroll accounting, cash management, fixed assets, and other core financial operations to ensure efficient and accurate execution of all responsibilities.
• Directs the annual audit process and serves as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies, ensuring timely completion of all reporting and compliance requirements.
• Partners with operational and executive leaders to provide financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and performance insights that inform strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness.
• Establishes and monitors financial dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting tools that promote transparency, accountability, and data-driven management across the organization.
• Adjusts priorities and allocates resources to respond to changing business conditions, regulatory requirements, reimbursement trends, and organizational growth opportunities.
• Builds strong, professional relationships across all levels of the organization, demonstrating sound financial judgment, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Consistently models and reinforces the agency’s mission, vision, and values through daily leadership actions, decision-making, and interactions.
• Leads, coaches, and develops accounting and finance team members to ensure a high-performing department capable of meeting current and future organizational needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and integrity in all financial, employee, patient, and organizational matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience required.
• Healthcare, home health, hospice, or multi-site service organization experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing financial reporting, audits, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting operations required.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and other business software applications.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret complex financial data and reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with executives, operational leaders, auditors, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and team members.