PE-Backed Multi-Site Controller (Finance Leader)

Socket.dev; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Controller to own the close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls for a growing multi-site clinical network in California. You will lead a team including an Assistant Controller and AP Manager and act as primary liaison to external auditors and lenders.

You will own the multi-location close, drive GAAP reporting, and manage an end-to-end Big 4 audit. The role requires private equity exposure, strong internal controls, and proven leadership across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• Must have private equity portfolio company experience with sponsor reporting.
• Experience in a multi-location clinical operating environment.
• Strong Big 4 audit management experience.
• Demonstrated bias toward internal controls, operational compliance, and process discipline.
• Proven people leadership experience managing accounting staff/managers.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-location structure and consolidate financials.
• Lead technical accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting to the sponsor and lenders.
• Manage the annual Big 4 financial statement audit end-to-end, including PBC schedules and auditor relations.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across a decentralized clinic network.
• Lead accounting integration for newly acquired clinics, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting.
• Manage and develop the Assistant Controller and AP Manager; build scalable processes.
• Partner with FP&A and clinic operations leaders on standardized reporting across sites.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition, and inventory/COGS accounting across locations.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

People leadership

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Controller to own the close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls for a growing multi-site clinical network in California. You will lead a team including an Assistant Controller and AP Manager and act as primary liaison to external auditors and lenders.

You will own the multi-location close, drive GAAP reporting, and manage an end-to-end Big 4 audit. The role requires private equity exposure, strong internal controls, and proven leadership across