Controller/Director of Finance

Hardesty, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Infusion & Healthcare, a growing ambulatory healthcare provider serving Southern California, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and partner with the CEO on strategic initiatives.

As the highest-ranking finance leader, you will own close processes, GAAP compliance, controls, audits, and the development of the accounting team. This role offers visibility, impact on multi-state growth, and an opportunity to strengthen systems and reporting in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting leadership experience at the Controller or senior accounting level.
• Strong technical accounting and GAAP expertise.
• Proven experience improving accounting processes and controls.
• Ability to lead strategically while remaining hands-on.
• Healthcare experience valued, infusion/pharmacy/home healthcare or similar.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Own general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, and core accounting operations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead annual audit preparation and manage external auditor relationships.
• Oversee accounting systems, workflow, automation, and process improvement.
• Develop and lead the accounting team.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to support operational decisions.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial leadership

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Healthcare experience

Job description

CONTROLLER | PREMIER INFUSION & HEALTHCARE

On behalf of our client, a successful growing ambulatory healthcare services provider, we are seeking an accomplished Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing healthcare organization serving patients throughout Southern California. With eyes on multi-state growth and expansion, this role represents an incredible opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.

This is an opportunity for a strong accounting leader who wants more than maintaining the status quo. The Controller will have significant ownership of the accounting function and the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls, reporting, systems, and team performance. As the highest-ranking finance role in the organization, reporting directly to the CEO, this is an operating executive.

What You’ll Own:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Financial statements, general ledger integrity, and balance sheet reconciliations
• AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, and core accounting operations
• GAAP compliance, internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Annual audit preparation and external auditor relationships
• Accounting systems, workflow, automation, and process improvement
• Development and leadership of the accounting team
• Financial reporting and analysis supporting operational decision-making

What We’re Looking For:

• Progressive accounting leadership experience at the Controller or senior accounting level
• Strong technical accounting and GAAP expertise
• Proven experience improving accounting processes and controls
• Ability to lead strategically while remaining hands-on
• Healthcare experience highly valued, particularly infusion, specialty pharmacy, home healthcare, medical services, or other complex healthcare environments

Why this role?

This is a visible leadership opportunity to help shape and strengthen the accounting infrastructure of an established healthcare organization as it continues to evolve and grow.