Corporate Controller

Nexis Talent LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Long-term growth opportunity

Direct partnership with experienced CFO

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Controller to manage financial operations in a rapidly growing, PE-backed healthcare platform. This role will ensure GAAP compliance, lead acquisition accounting, and drive scalable financial processes. Candidates must possess a CPA and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-site healthcare environment. Opportunities for performance bonuses and long-term career growth are offered within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven healthcare accounting leader with PE-backed experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise necessary.
• Experience leading multi-site platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting operations including financial reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance across multi-site platform.
• Lead acquisition accounting and post-close integration.

Skills

Healthcare accounting leadership

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

M&A accounting

Education

CPA

8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Healthcare experience

Job description

Corporate Controller

Remote (with periodic Jacksonville, FL onsite)

Our client is a rapidly scaling, private equity–backed outpatient healthcare platform delivering physical therapy and allied health services across approximately 300 locations nationwide. The organization is in a pivotal phase of growth—continuing to expand through acquisitions while strengthening enterprise‑level financial rigor and scalability.

They are seeking a Corporate Controller to report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact leadership role at the center of the company’s financial operations, M&A activity, and platform maturation.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a proven healthcare accounting leader who thrives in PE‑backed, multi‑site environments, brings strong technical accounting expertise, and wants meaningful runway within a growing platform. The Controller will play a foundational role in building scalable processes, supporting acquisitions, and serving as a key thought partner to the CFO and executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own all core accounting operations (GL, close, financial reporting, audits)
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across a multi‑site platform
• Lead acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, and post‑close integration
• Optimize accounting systems, processes, and controls for scale (ERP experience strongly preferred)
• Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team
• Partner closely with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership

Candidate Profile

Required

• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (Controller or equivalent)
• Healthcare experience strongly preferred (multi‑site required)
• Deep expertise in GAAP, audits, internal controls, and M&A accounting

Preferred

• Hands‑on, execution‑oriented leader with strong executive presence
• Comfortable operating in high‑growth, evolving environments

Location & Travel

• Open to remote candidates
• Willingness to be onsite in Jacksonville, FL approximately one week per month

Compensation

• Performance bonus
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a PE‑backed platform

Why This Role

• Direct partnership with an experienced CFO
• Meaningful ownership in a complex, growing healthcare organization
• Strong visibility and long‑term runway as the platform continues to scale

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care