Controller

SHR Talent is partnering with a growing, multi-state healthcare organization in Nashville, TN in its search for a Controller. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex accounting issues, and helping build scalable processes within an evolving organization.Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.The ideal candidate will be a true owner of the general ledger and comfortable operating at both the strategic and detailed levels. This individual should be able to dig into journal entries, understand and explain accounting activity, identify issues, and determine the best path forward. The Controller will report directly to senior accounting leadership and play an important role in strengthening the organization's accounting and financial reporting infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesOwn and oversee general ledger accounting across a complex, multi-entity organizationLead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reportingReview, prepare, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjusting entriesResearch and resolve complex accounting issues while clearly communicating the rationale behind accounting treatmentsEvaluate and improve the chart of accounts to better support management and financial reporting needsEstablish, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsSupport accounting for acquisitions, transactions, integrations, and other ad hoc initiativesPartner with senior accounting and finance leadership to improve reporting processes and scalabilityIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and leverage ERP functionalitySupport the continued integration of newly acquired businesses and entitiesServe as a technical accounting resource to the broader finance and accounting organizationAssist with audit requirements and other external reporting needs as appropriateQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldSignificant progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or comparable leadership roleStrong technical accounting foundation with demonstrated general ledger expertiseExperience working within a multi-entity accounting environmentHands-on experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and adjusting entriesExperience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience is preferred but not requiredAbility to evaluate and redesign accounting processes and chart-of-accounts structuresStrong understanding of internal controls and financial reportingExperience in a high-growth, acquisitive, or rapidly xhyhwjd changing organization is highly desirableHealthcare experience, including exposure to value-based care or provider compensation models, is a plus but not requiredPublic accounting experience is beneficial but not requiredCPA is preferred but not requiredIdeal CandidateHighly accountable with a strong sense of ownershipComfortable rolling up their sleeves and working directly in the detailsAble to operate effectively in a fast-moving and evolving organizationStrong problem solver who can explain the "why" behind accounting decisionsFocused on producing high-quality, accurate workCollaborative and capable of working across accounting, finance, and operational teamsMotivated by continuous improvement and building better processesThis position is based in Nashville, TN and will work primarily onsite.