Strategic Controller: Build Scalable Finance & Insights

SHR Talent; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent is partnering with a privately held, growing healthcare services organization to identify a Controller to lead and strengthen its accounting function. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building financial infrastructure, improving reporting, controls, and visibility to drive growth.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, lead an established team, and partner with senior leadership to strengthen processes, controls, and strategic decision-making across revenue,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA preferred for strong credentialing and leadership responsibilities.
• Progressive accounting experience, with success in a Controller or senior leadership role.
• Strong hands-on technical accounting foundation and process improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team and improve reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting function including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and accounts payable.
• Mentor and develop an established accounting team.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and underlying records.
• Improve monthly close efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide visibility into financial and operational performance with meaningful reporting.
• Partner with leadership to support growth and scalable accounting processes.
• Support external audits, tax, and other third-party relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Technical accounting

Hands-on

Payroll & labor costs

Multi-location operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

SHR Talent is partnering with a privately held, growing healthcare services organization to identify a Controller to lead and strengthen its accounting function. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building financial infrastructure, improving reporting, controls, and visibility to drive growth.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, lead an established team, and partner with senior leadership to strengthen processes, controls, and strategic decision-making across revenue,