Controller (Healthcare)

Atlantic Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller (Healthcare) to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and healthcare revenue for a multi-location outpatient organization in the Philadelphia area. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and close collaboration with senior leadership on financial performance and operational decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including healthcare accounting, and a strong grounding in US GAAP, budgeting, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including healthcare accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial close, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Must reside in the Philadelphia metro area and be able to commute.
• Advanced Excel and healthcare accounting systems experience.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and leadership-focused reports.
• Support healthcare revenue reporting and accounts receivable coordination.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and KPI reporting.
• Strengthen accounting procedures and financial controls across locations.
• Improve workflows and automation in accounting systems.

Skills

Healthcare accounting

Financial reporting

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 - $175,000/year + bonus

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Remote)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller (Healthcare) in for our client, supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, healthcare revenue, acquisition integration, and financial analysis. The Controller will serve as a hands-on finance leader responsible for accounting across a multi-location outpatient healthcare organization while partnering closely with senior leadership on business performance and operational decisions. This role requires accounting experience within physician practices, outpatient clinics, or similar ambulatory healthcare environments.

Responsibilities as the Controller (Healthcare):

• Accounting Operations: Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, management reporting, account analysis, and recurring financial schedules for leadership.
• Healthcare Accounting: Support healthcare-related accounting activities, revenue reporting, accounts receivable, and coordination with internal finance teams.
• Financial Planning: Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, KPI reporting, and financial analysis.
• Accounting Processes: Strengthen accounting procedures, financial controls, reporting practices, and operational efficiency across the organization.
• Systems & Automation: Improve accounting workflows, data quality, reporting, and financial systems through technology and automation.

Qualifications for the Controller (Healthcare):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including healthcare accounting experience, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of healthcare accounting, financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, financial close, budgeting, and financial controls is required.
• Location: Candidates must reside within the Philadelphia metropolitan area and be able to commute to the Philadelphia area as needed.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting, financial reporting, and healthcare-related systems are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to partner across functions are required.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.