Healthcare Controller: Finance Leader & GAAP Expert

Talent Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Group in Modesto, California, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity healthcare organization. You will oversee accounting, billing, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, deep GAAP expertise, and a track record of strengthening processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations, including GL/AP/AR and financial reconciliations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and financial operations across the organization, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliation, and billing oversight.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, cash flow projections, and performance reports.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting systems and internal controls.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and billing teams, promoting accountability and efficiency.
• Oversee revenue recognition, cost accounting, fixed assets, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, collections, and overall financial performance.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, annual budgets, forecasting, and operational decisions.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investments and contracts.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting, regulatory filings, and healthcare reimbursement reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Talent Group in Modesto, California, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity healthcare organization. You will oversee accounting, billing, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, deep GAAP expertise, and a track record of strengthening processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting