Strategic Healthcare Controller | Hybrid/Remote Lead

Executive Talent Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners seeks a hands-on Controller to own the financial foundation of a growing, multi-site healthcare platform. You will report to the CFO, lead a four-person accounting team, and ensure accurate, trusted numbers while shaping strategy through acquisitions.

You’ll manage month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls, partnering with executive leadership on budgets, forecasts, cash flow and strategic initiatives to scale the business responsibly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in a multi-site organization, consolidating results across locations or entities.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle/NetSuite) is a huge plus.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting across multiple sites.
• Oversee month-end close and external audit coordination.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and compliance.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Assist in M&A due diligence and integration.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Tax compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle/NetSuite

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners seeks a hands-on Controller to own the financial foundation of a growing, multi-site healthcare platform. You will report to the CFO, lead a four-person accounting team, and ensure accurate, trusted numbers while shaping strategy through acquisitions.

You’ll manage month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls, partnering with executive leadership on budgets, forecasts, cash flow and strategic initiatives to scale the business responsibly.