Corporate Controller

Precise Behavioral • Westlake Village, CA

7d • $185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Precise Behavioral is seeking a Controller to build and lead the accounting function as the company expands across markets and entities. The role focuses on creating scalable processes, strengthening controls, improving reporting quality, and developing an institutional-grade finance function for a multi-state behavioral healthcare organization. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise, operational intensity, healthcare fluency, and experience in a dynamic, high-accountability environment. Experience in behavioral health, physician practice management, MSOs, revenue cycle complexity, and multi-entity operations is highly valued.

The Controller will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities and states; manage PC/MSO accounting, intercompany activity, and consolidation; and work with operations and revenue cycle teams to improve financial visibility. The role also oversees tax compliance and the annual external audit, while supporting the development of KPI-driven reporting, financial controls, and scalable processes. The position requires residence in the Los Angeles, California area.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Must reside in the Los Angeles, California area.
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience in a fast-growing healthcare delivery business.
• Deep understanding of healthcare claims, reimbursement, revenue cycle management, and medical billing operations.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and multi-state operations.
• Strong command of GAAP and healthcare accounting best practices.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Rippling, and modern accounting or ERP systems.
• Experience managing external audit processes and coordinating with third-party audit firms.
• Familiarity with multi-state tax compliance and healthcare-related tax considerations.
• Strong understanding of audit preparedness, internal controls, and financial documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MACC.
• Prior experience implementing or managing Sage Intacct accounting software.
• Experience operating within Venture- or PE-backed healthcare organizations.
• Familiarity with PC/MSO structures and provider organization accounting.
• Experience supporting diligence processes, lender reporting, or investor-related financial requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Build and manage a disciplined accounting function across multiple entities and states.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Manage accounting within PC/MSO structures, including intercompany accounting and consolidation.
• Partner with operations and revenue cycle teams to improve visibility into collections, claims, reimbursement trends, and cash flow.
• Help establish KPI-driven reporting and operational accountability across the organization.
• Oversee relationships with external tax advisors and ensure timely, accurate federal, state, and local tax filings across entities and jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit with external auditors, including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Improve financial controls and processes to meet institutional-quality reporting standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior