Strategic Finance Controller - Hands-On, CFO Partner

Lutz; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking an experienced accounting leader to serve as Controller for a growing healthcare organization. This is a hands‑on role with autonomy, direct access to the CFO, and the opportunity to influence how financial information is reported and used across the company.

The ideal candidate will manage month‑end close, revenue accounting, and reporting while guiding a small finance team and adapting to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of revenue, financial statements and month-end accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to work with multiple systems and reporting tools.
• Capable of supervising staff and partnering with CFO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end close and general accounting activities.
• Oversee revenue accounting and ensure accurate financial information.
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements and management reporting.
• Work with data across systems to support accounting and operations.
• Assist with budgeting, audits, and finance initiatives.
• Collaborate with CFO and finance team on ad hoc projects.

Skills

Revenue accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Leadership

CFO collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Report-writing tools

Job description

Lutz in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking an experienced accounting leader to serve as Controller for a growing healthcare organization. This is a hands‑on role with autonomy, direct access to the CFO, and the opportunity to influence how financial information is reported and used across the company.

The ideal candidate will manage month‑end close, revenue accounting, and reporting while guiding a small finance team and adapting to changing priorities.