Controller/Director of Finance

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. seeks a hands-on Controller/Director of Finance to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing healthcare services organization in Richardson, TX.

This role partners with executive leadership to build scalable financial processes and ensure accurate reporting. The position oversees close processes, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, audits, and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience required.
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, payroll oversight, fixed assets).
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting; develop KPI dashboards.
• Maintain strong internal controls; coordinate audits with external auditors.
• Manage cash flow, treasury relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Evaluate and implement scalable accounting systems and workflows.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and partner with operations and leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

A top client is seeking a hands‑on Controller/Director of Finance to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing healthcare services organization located in Richardson, TX. This is a unique opportunity to join a leadership team during an exciting period of organizational transition and help build the financial infrastructure for the company's next chapter.

The Controller/Director of Finance will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting support, cash management, and compliance while serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. This individual must be equally comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical levels, with a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Controller/Director of Finance will be responsible for the integrity of the company's financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial controls. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and experience building scalable financial processes within healthcare or other service-based organizations.

As the Controller/Director of Finance, you are responsible for:

Financial Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and fixed assets
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop meaningful financial reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Assist leadership with strategic financial decision‑making

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial procedures
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Manage tax compliance and relationships with outside accounting firms

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Oversee banking relationships
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity planning

Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve accounting systems and workflows
• Implement scalable processes that support future growth
• Identify automation opportunities and operational efficiencies

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, HR, and executive leadership

To be considered for the role, you must possess:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Proven ability to operate successfully in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Preferred

• CPA designation
• Healthcare services, home health, infusion, hospital, or physician services experience
• Experience in a private equity‑backed or entrepreneurial company
• Experience improving financial processes and controls during periods of change
• Familiarity with multi‑location operations