Hybrid Corporate Controller — ERP & Growth Focus

Goodwin Recruiting; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Nashville, TN is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead financial close, reporting, and internal controls for a private-equity-backed healthcare services group with multi-state operations.

You will build a small team, drive ERP implementation, and partner with the CFO on liquidity, budgets, and strategic finance initiatives. This role demands GAAP mastery, attention to detail, and the ability to scale processes as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Several years of Controller-level experience with multi-entity operations.
• Public accounting background, ideally Big Four or national firm.
• Experience with private-equity-owned companies and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of improving close cycles and automating processes.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Advanced Excel skills and external audit management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close across entities, ensuring GAAP-compliant statements.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll and general ledger; build a scalable internal control environment.
• Drive ERP implementation and automation to speed reporting.
• Oversee consolidations, cash reporting, and budgeting with operations.
• Support acquisitions from due diligence through purchase accounting and integration.
• Prepare consolidated financial reporting for leadership and PE owners.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate lender/tax/regulatory requests.
• Write accounting policies and maintain controls documentation.

Skills

Controller experience

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity consolidations

Multi-state consolidations

Private-equity backing

ERP implementation

Close process improvement

Excel proficiency

Audit management

Due diligence support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Nashville, TN is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead financial close, reporting, and internal controls for a private-equity-backed healthcare services group with multi-state operations.

You will build a small team, drive ERP implementation, and partner with the CFO on liquidity, budgets, and strategic finance initiatives. This role demands GAAP mastery, attention to detail, and the ability to scale processes as the business grows.