Controller

American Healthcare Staffing Association•Astoria, OK

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities across all entities. This role oversees the integrity and accuracy of financial data while ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the senior accounting leader within the organization and partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making, operational scalability, and financial governance. The Controller oversees accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidations, and financial close activities while ensuring the accounting organization is structured to support continued growth. This role balances strategic leadership with operational oversight and is responsible for building scalable accounting processes, improving financial systems, and strengthening internal controls in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Active CPA license or active CMA license.
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations
Experience leading multi-entity accounting environments and consolidation processes
Experience managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance requirements
Prior experience leading and developing accounting teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Experience working within Workday Financials and related Workday modules, including understanding integrations between Financials, HCM, Payroll, and operational workflows
Experience supporting financial operations, reporting, and accounting processes within integrated ERP and HCM environments

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience
Experience in healthcare staffing, workforce solutions, or other service-based industries
Experience supporting acquisitions and integration activities
Experience with intercompany accounting and consolidation structures
Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Intacct, or similar platforms
Experience working in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI-enabled finance tools and automation capabilities to improve reporting efficiency, operational visibility, and decision-making processes
Exposure to generative AI platforms and finance-focused AI solutions, including tools such as Claude and emerging CFO-oriented AI capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and consolidation activities
Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records across all legal entities and business units
Ensure accounting operations scale effectively to support organizational growth and complexity
Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the organization’s primary technical accounting resource for complex accounting matters and policy interpretation
Monitor debt covenant compliance and support lender reporting requirements
Oversee consolidation accounting across multiple entities and locations
Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and eliminations
Support integration of acquisitions and expansion activities into the accounting structure
Standardize accounting practices and reporting processes across entities where appropriate
Develop, implement, and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Identify financial reporting risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure appropriate audit readiness and documentation standards are maintained
Drive accountability and consistency across accounting operations
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax providers, and other financial consultants
Coordinate audit activities and ensure timely completion of audit requests
Oversee coordination of tax reporting and statutory filings with external partners
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Lead initiatives to optimize financial systems, reporting capabilities, and workflows
Partner with Finance and Technology teams to improve system integrations and data reliability
Reduce manual processes and improve operational consistency across accounting functions
Lead, coach, and develop accounting leaders and team members across the organization
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and development opportunities within the accounting function
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure organizational structure and talent capabilities support future business growth
Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to support financial planning and operational decision-making
Support board reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
Provide financial analysis and insight to support acquisitions, integrations, and other special projects
Contribute to broader organizational initiatives beyond core accounting responsibilities