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Controller
Industry: Healthcare / Home Care Services
Location: Tri-State Area (NY / NJ / CT) | Hybrid Flexibility Available
Compensation: $175,000-195,000 base (DOE) Bonus Equity Program Participation
Position Overview
The HT Group is partnering with a growing healthcare services organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in building scalable financial infrastructure to support multi-state growth.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with strong healthcare accounting experience, deep expertise in NetSuite ERP, and a process-oriented mindset focused on automation and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Industry: Healthcare / Home Care Services
Location: Tri-State Area (NY / NJ / CT) | Hybrid Flexibility Available
Compensation: $175,000-195,000 base (DOE) Bonus Equity Program Participation
Position Overview
The HT Group is partnering with a growing healthcare services organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in building scalable financial infrastructure to support multi-state growth.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with strong healthcare accounting experience, deep expertise in NetSuite ERP, and a process-oriented mindset focused on automation and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities
- Prepare consolidated financial reporting and management analysis
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and compliance procedures
- Serve as the primary NetSuite administrator and subject matter expert
- Lead ERP optimization, workflow automation, and system integrations
- Drive process improvements and scalable workflows across finance operations
- Implement automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Lead external audit processes and manage auditor relationships
- Ensure compliance with multi-state tax and healthcare-related regulations
- Partner with external advisors on tax planning and reporting
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and risk management practices
- Lead and develop distributed accounting teams, including remote/offshore staff
- Establish performance expectations, SOPs, and accountability measures
- Partner cross-functionally with leadership on strategic growth initiatives
- Active CPA license required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience
- Strong NetSuite ERP expertise preferred
- Experience in M&A-focused growth firms with large-scale system and process integrations
- Healthcare or multi-entity accounting experience preferred
- Experience with automation, process improvement, and financial systems optimization preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Process-oriented with a focus on scalability and efficiency
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Collaborative, hands-on, and adaptable in fast-paced environments
- Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement
- Hybrid work flexibility