Financial Controller

Healthworks is a private-equity–backed healthcare staffing and recruiting company specializing in Cardiovascular workforce solutions. We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to help build and lead the financial foundation of the company. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing accounting, tax, financial systems, treasury, and the financial infrastructure needed to support rapid growth. The position also offers exposure to M&A activity and a clear opportunity to grow into a CFO role as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger management and journal entry review/approval.
• Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Develop and maintain the close calendar, cadence, and reporting timelines.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Financial Systems & Processes

• Oversee financial systems, ensuring proper configuration, optimization, and integration with operational tools used in the healthcare staffing environment (NetSuite, HubSpot, Rippling, etc.).
• Evaluate and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Own internal controls and ensure compliance across all financial workflows.

Tax, Audit, and Compliance

• Manage all federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, payroll, and sales/use taxes.
• Oversee annual audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Manage business licenses, certifications, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax and accounting regulations relevant to the staffing industry.

Payroll Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for payroll processing across multiple states.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Partner with operations to reconcile payroll-related accounts and address discrepancies.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Manage cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee banking relationships and ensure proper treasury controls.
• Support AP and AR teams to optimize working capital and liquidity.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Sales, Recruiting, Operations, and HR to ensure accurate cost recognition and financial alignment.
• Support the CEO with financial analysis, board reporting preparation, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Provide strategic insight and financial discipline as the company scales rapidly.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active CPA certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience managing accounting functions in a staffing, healthcare, or multi-state payroll environment.
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERP platforms.

Preferred:

• Prior involvement in system implementations or financial infrastructure build-outs.
• Experience with treasury management, cash forecasting, and multi-state payroll oversight.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail while maintaining strategic perspective.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong integrity and commitment to accuracy.

Hybrid schedule is one to two days a week in Douglassville, PA