PE-Backed Corporate Controller - Scale Multi-Site Healthcare

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search is assisting in finding a Corporate Controller for a rapidly growing PE-backed healthcare platform with 100+ locations and ~$200M in revenue. You will report to the CFO, own the accounting function with autonomy, and shape the team landscape over the next 12–18 months.

The role requires a public accounting foundation, PE-backed exposure, and multi-site experience, with a mix of technical accounting and strategic partnership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Private equity–backed company experience required.
• Multi-site business experience required; healthcare experience a plus.
• Public accounting background with progression into industry preferred.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-finance stakeholders.
• Curious, process-minded operator with ability to build structure in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and streamline/modernize it.
• Lead an established accounting team (Accounting Manager and AP).
• Handle noncontrolling interests and revenue recognition across multi-site operations.
• Oversee financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury processes during transition.
• Partner with the CFO on strategic and operational decisions across the business.

Skills

CPA

Private equity experience

Multi-site experience

Communication skills

Strategic partnership with CFO

Education

Active CPA certification

Job description

Connect Search is assisting in finding a Corporate Controller for a rapidly growing PE-backed healthcare platform with 100+ locations and ~$200M in revenue. You will report to the CFO, own the accounting function with autonomy, and shape the team landscape over the next 12–18 months.

The role requires a public accounting foundation, PE-backed exposure, and multi-site experience, with a mix of technical accounting and strategic partnership responsibilities.