Senior Controller

 

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Senior Controller to oversee accounting review, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will lead a finance team, ensure the accuracy of financial results, and help leadership understand what’s driving facility performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting review to ensure financial information is accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.

• Review monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.

• Oversee monthly review of facility and regional performance, including budget variances, revenue and expense trends, and the impact of census, payer mix, and staffing.

• Prepare and maintain financial reporting packages and explain variances to the CFO and operational leadership.

• Coordinate accounting deliverables and deadlines with external service providers.

• Manage audit requests and coordinate supporting schedules and documentation with external auditors.

• Work with operations, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to resolve financial reporting issues.

• Strengthen internal controls, standardize reporting and review procedures, and reduce recurring accounting issues and manual work.

• Independently handle routine accounting matters and escalate material issues to the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred.

• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accounting or Controller-level responsibilities.

• Strong preference for SNF experience in private industry, client services, or public accounting (audit).

• Experience managing a team, with strong financial statement review, variance analysis, and management reporting skills.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.

• Ability to investigate discrepancies, interpret financial results, and communicate findings clearly.

• Experience coordinating with external accounting providers and auditors.

• Ability to work full-time in office in Lakewood, NJ.

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