Controller/Director of Accounting

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Detroit, MI

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Position Summary: We are a privately held, high-growth healthcare company seeking an experienced Controller/Director of Accounting to oversee the financial responsibilities of our expanding operations. This role will be critical in managing the day-to-day accounting functions, driving efficient financial reporting, and leveraging the Workday ERP system for operational scalability. You will be an essential partner to senior leadership, guiding strategic financial initiatives, driving process improvements, and supporting the company’s financial goals.

Requirements

A proven track record in a Controllership or Director of Accounting capacity with at least 8-10 years of progressively responsible accounting and supervisory experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Controller or Director of Accounting role in a high-growth, dynamic environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or a related field
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and manage complex financial issues in a dynamic environment.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while maintaining a long-term vision for scalable financial operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday ERP is preferred but not required, with a focus on leveraging the system for financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting functions: Manage day-to-day operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and other financial operations
Financial reporting: Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP
Month-end and year-end closes: Lead the monthly close process across multiple entities ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with company goals. Improve speed and accuracy of financial closes, making them more efficient over time.
Tax compliance and audits: Oversee tax filings (federal, state, healthcare-specific taxes), manage audits
Internal controls: Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and improve financial reporting.
Workday ERP: Leverage Workday ERP to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance decision-making with real-time analytics.
Team management and development: Lead, mentor, and expand the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis: Work closely with the FP&A team to drive the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
Drive continuous improvement: Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance financial operations, reduce errors, and scale the accounting function.
Strategic support: Collaborate with the executive leadership team on strategic business initiatives, providing insights and financial data to drive informed decision- making and support long-term business objectives.