Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description

DEPARTMENT

Administrative

LOCATION

Batesville, Arkansas SUMMARY:

Survival Flight is a leading Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider offering both air and ground emergency transportation across the United States. With over 750 employees nationwide, we are committed to delivering rapid, high-quality, and compassionate medical transport to the communities we proudly serve. Our teams operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where accuracy, accountability, and excellence are essential. The Controller is a key member of the Survival Flight finance leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations for the organization. This role ensures accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial activities while supporting strategic initiatives and organizational growth. This position is full-time, exempt, and in-office at our Batesville, Arkansas HQ. The Controller will have direct supervisory responsibilities over assigned accounting and billing staff and will work closely with the CFO, VP and other senior leaders across the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Direct daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver financial reports, variance analyses, and performance indicators to the CFO and executive leadership.

Maintain compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal financial policies.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and operational performance assessments.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide recommendations for corrections or improvements.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure financial compliance with state and federal EMS regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payor billing requirements.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Collaborate with Billing Office leadership to ensure efficient, compliant, and accurate billing processes for air and ground EMS operations.

Operational & Strategic Support:

• Work closely with operations leadership to provide financial insights relating to cost management, reimbursement, and business initiatives.
• Support the CFO with financial modeling, capital expenditure reviews, and strategic planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize financial systems and workflows.
• Participate in companywide initiatives supporting growth, compliance, and operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably at the controller or assistant controller level.
• Experience in healthcare, EMS, aviation, transportation, or multi-state operations strongly preferred.

REPORTS TO

CFO

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Survival Flight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Survival Flight are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, sexual orientation, past or present military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the states in which we operate. Survival Flight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind