Controller

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA•Stuart, FL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance functions for a large orthopedic practice. This role ensures accurate financial operations across professional services and ancillary entities while supporting strategic decision-making, physician compensation models, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the CEO, the Controller works closely with executive leadership, physicians, and department heads to maintain financial integrity and support growth. We are a progressive, friendly private physician group practice with multiple locations on the sunny east coast of South Florida. We offer competitive compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, and more! This role is based on-site at our Stuart, Florida location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
> 7 years progressive accounting/finance experience
Prior Controller or Senior Accounting Manager experience
Experience leading month-end close in a multi-entity healthcare environment preferred
Experience with physician compensation models and productivity reporting
Proficiency with accounting systems and healthcare practice management software
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Proven ability to clean up, standardize, and automate accounting processes

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the practice and all related entities (Imaging, PT, DME, etc.)
Maintain a clean and consistent chart of accounts
Partner with Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) leadership to ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and reporting of revenue
Physician Compensation & Productivity
Ensure accurate calculation of physician compensation based on approved methodologies and validated financial data
Prepare detailed physician financial reports
Accounting Operations Leadership
Lead and develop the accounting team
Standardize processes and enforce close checklists and reconciliation protocols
Reduce manual processes through automation and system improvements
Cash & Balance Sheet Integrity
Ensure daily cash activity is reconciled and accurate
Maintain balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
Identify cash timing issues and anomalies
Partner with leadership on cash visibility
Systems & Process Improvement
Lead accounting-side implementation of automation tools (AP, close management, reconciliations)
Improve data integrity between EMR, billing, payroll, and GL systems
Reduce reliance on spreadsheets through system-based controls
Compliance, Audit & Regulatory
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements
Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and cost reports with external auditors and advisors
Support compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and state healthcare financial requirements
Leadership & Team Management
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, IT, and clinical leadership