VP/Controller — Healthcare Finance & Systems Leader

Gilder Search Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SumBridge is seeking a VP/Controller for a healthcare client in the Pacific Northwest. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on accounting, overseeing multiple LLCs and intercompany activity while driving scalable financial infrastructure.

You will partner with executive leadership to support growth, ensure GAAP compliance, manage audits, and optimize NetSuite to enhance reporting and processes across sites.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a Controller or VP of Accounting role.
• Strong multi-entity accounting and consolidations experience.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing external financial audits.
• Familiarity with LLC structures and related tax treatment.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP platforms.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop teams.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Experience in multi-site healthcare or private equity-backed environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive optimization, enhancement, and utilization of NetSuite to improve reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and scalability.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Develop scalable accounting infrastructure and standardized processes to support continued growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Coordinate external financial statement audits and tax advisors.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal control processes and accounting workflows.

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Cube

Ramp

Job description

SumBridge is seeking a VP/Controller for a healthcare client in the Pacific Northwest. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on accounting, overseeing multiple LLCs and intercompany activity while driving scalable financial infrastructure.

You will partner with executive leadership to support growth, ensure GAAP compliance, manage audits, and optimize NetSuite to enhance reporting and processes across sites.