Controller

About the job Controller

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a Healthcare System in Conway to help them find a Controller for their organization. This is a great opportunity that will report directly to the CFO and manage alarge team. They are seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function and serve as a key partner to the executive leadership team. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensures the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, and supports strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting clear performance expectations and providing ongoing coaching, education, and support
• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of internal financial statements and board-level reporting packages
• Coordinate and oversee the annual external audit, including preparation of timelines, supporting schedules, and responses to auditor requests, with a goal of no material weaknesses and minimal audit adjustments
• Lead preparation and review of IRS Form 990 and related not-for-profit filings, staying current on regulatory changes and educating staff accordingly
• Oversee preparation and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental cost reports and annual surveys, assigning tasks to appropriate team members and validating accuracy
• Manage bank, bond, and other financing relationships, including account maintenance, monthly principal and interest payments to sinking funds, and compliance with debt covenants and bondholder reporting
• Provide oversight for financial reporting of multiple affiliated or peripheral entities (e.g., joint ventures, real estate entities, specialty clinics) and limited and full consolidated financial statements
• Monitor and manage general ledger and related financial systems, ensuring appropriate controls, accurate system settings, and a robust accounting control environment
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; continuously identify and implement process improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Partner with revenue cycle and business office leadership to analyze accounts receivable and key performance indicators, providing actionable insight to the CFO
• Build and refine reporting tools and dashboards; test and validate upgrades and enhancements to accounting, decision-support, and related financial systems

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA, MBA, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and management experience, ideally in healthcare, not-for-profit, or other complex multi-entity environments
• Past or current experience in Public Accounting highly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading an accounting team, improving processes, and strengthening internal control
• Strong understanding of GAAP, not-for-profit financial reporting, and healthcare reimbursement concepts
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERPs, as well as Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools; experience with decision support systems is a plus
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify issues, and present clear, concise recommendations to executive leadership

• Competitive Base Salary + 10% Targeted Bonus
• Wonderful low cost robust benefit package
• Ample PTO and 4% 401k Match
• Laid back atmosphere with work life balance