Controller
About The Position
Lead a high-performing accounting organization, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact in one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Hayes Locums is one of the United States’ leading physician staffing firms, specializing in locum tenens placements for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations nationwide. Our passion is matching physicians and advanced practice clinicians with the right locum tenens opportunities because quality matches lead to quality care. Founded in 2012, Hayes Locums is trusted by physicians and healthcare partners nationwide for integrity, reliability, and service excellence, and is ranked the 6th largest locum tenens firm by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The Controller's primary responsibility is to support the Vice President of Accounting in directing all accounting functions for the company. The Controller serves as a key accounting leader, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting matters, month/year-end close activities, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. This is a highly hands-on operational accounting leadership role. The successful candidate will balance strategic oversight with active involvement in day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and GAAP compliance across the organization. This position is ideal for a Controller who enjoys remaining close to the day-to-day accounting operations, driving execution, solving problems, and implementing process improvements rather than serving solely in a financial reporting capacity. The company is experiencing continued growth and seeks a dynamic accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces challenges, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and has a proven track record of building teams, improving processes, and delivering results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience leading large accounting teams
- Experience within a services-based organization utilizing Time & Materials (T&M) and/or Time & Expense (T&E) billing models
- Strong operational accounting background
- Experience with financial reporting, close processes, audit management, and internal controls
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change, prioritize competing demands, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and team development skills
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
Nice To Haves
- MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in staffing, healthcare staffing, consulting, professional services, or other project-based services environments
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with Salesforce
- Experience with Ramp expense management software
Responsibilities
- Own and lead the month-end and year-end close process
- Review financial statements and accounting operations to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Partner closely with FP&A to support timely and accurate financial reporting
- Research and apply technical accounting guidance as needed
- Coordinate annual external audits and support audit readiness activities
- Oversee daily cash forecasting and cash management activities
- Review and support payroll accounting processes
- Lead operational accounting functions, including physician payroll, billing, collections, and payment activities
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the accounting organization
- Evaluate, develop, and strengthen internal controls
- Partner with business leaders to identify risks and implement solutions
- Support optimization of NetSuite, Salesforce, Ramp, and related financial systems
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with frequently shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a large accounting team through active performance management, accountability, succession planning, and professional development initiatives
- Directly manage the General Ledger team, and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Managers in resolving operational issues
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Resources
- Learning and Development Courses
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
