Healthcare Controller: Finance, Billing & Team Leader

Zion Talent Partners; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a local healthcare organization, is seeking a Controller to lead its finance, accounting, and billing functions. The role will oversee a large team through direct and indirect reports, providing hands-on leadership and financial oversight to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on QuickBooks experience, strong judgment, and the ability to interpret results and forecast challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting and finance functions at a Controller level or similar.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily finance, accounting, and billing operations with accuracy and accountability.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, financial statement prep, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis to support decisions.
• Monitor financial performance, explain variances, and identify profitability improvements.
• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and collections with staff to improve payment timelines.
• Provide direction to a large team, establishing clear expectations and consistent processes.
• Train and develop internal staff, strengthening technical and problem-solving skills.
• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting activity and improve reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and procedures for accurate financial information.
• Partner with operational leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax professionals as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, a local healthcare organization, is seeking a Controller to lead its finance, accounting, and billing functions. The role will oversee a large team through direct and indirect reports, providing hands-on leadership and financial oversight to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on QuickBooks experience, strong judgment, and the ability to interpret results and forecast challenges.