Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial oversight for our organization in Shaker Heights, Ohio. This position will guide day-to-day financial operations, support compliance with established policies, and help ensure accurate reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings deep controllership expertise, strong leadership skills, and a background in healthcare finance.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the accounting team's daily activities, aligning departmental structure, workload distribution, and operating efficiency with organizational goals.
• Mentor and develop finance staff through coaching, performance guidance, and cross-functional training to build team capability and coverage.
• Administer and uphold financial policies, internal controls, and documented procedures to support consistency and compliance.
• Ensure company assets are protected and that financial transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Provide oversight for the financial operations of affiliated entities, including review of controls, transaction activity, and procedural adherence.
• Lead treasury activities and cash management practices to maintain liquidity and support sound financial decision-making.
• Supervise payroll administration and provide backup support when necessary to maintain uninterrupted processing.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, banking partners, and insurance representatives.
• Manage the annual audit cycle by organizing schedules, preparing required documentation, and coordinating responses to auditor requests.
• Monitor accounts payable, payroll disbursements, and receivables reserves to promote timely payments, appropriate cash balances, and accurate financial evaluation. Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, including significant controllership responsibility.
• Prior experience in the healthcare industry with a strong understanding of sector-specific financial practices and compliance expectations.
• MBA required.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting operations, internal controls, and multi-entity financial oversight.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management, payroll supervision, accounts payable, and accounts receivable review.
• Experience coordinating external audits and working effectively with auditors, banks, and other outside partners.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and cross-train staff within a finance or accounting environment.

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