Controller - Healthcare

This is a remote position.

Walker Bowen Talent Partners is a fractional talent acquisition partner with a scaling non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) health tech company, supporting them as they continue to grow and invest in building a high-impact, people-first organization.

Our newest search is for a Corporate Controller who will be responsible for the integrity of our client's financial operations and reporting.

• CPA
  
• Public Accounting experience
  
• Controller experience
  
• Strong technical accounting skills
  
• Modern accounting practices
  
• Healthcare industry experience
  
• Thrives in a dynamic, scaling environment
  

Our client is a technology and healthcare services company dedicated to reducing barriers to care by improving the delivery of non-emergency medical transportation to people across America. Our client employs proprietary technology, paired with a nationwide network of vetted transportation providers. This enables payers and health systems to deliver cost-effective, on-demand transportation intelligently, enhancing the patient experience in the process. They serve the largest Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and provider programs in the country.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, treasury, debt management, and healthcare billing.
  
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reporting.
  
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
  
• Oversee accounting for multiple legal entities, including consolidations, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing.
  
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while providing actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
  
• Develop meaningful dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting that support informed business decisions.
  

• Research, evaluate, and document the accounting treatment for new, unusual, and complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and establish accounting policies to ensure consistent application across the organization.
  
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and healthcare industry developments, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending appropriate actions.
  
• Serve as the organization's technical accounting resource and advisor on complex accounting matters.
  
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
  

• Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, and cash flow forecasting.
  
• Manage banking relationships and debt obligations.
  
• Monitor debt covenant compliance and lender reporting requirements.
  
• Partner with the CFO to optimize working capital and support strategic financial initiatives.
  

• Lead the annual external financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors.
  
• Coordinate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls that safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
  
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls to mitigate financial and operational risk.
  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting, procurement, and billing professionals.
  
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
  
• Recruit, coach, and develop future finance leaders while promoting employee engagement and professional growth.
  
• Partner closely with Operations, Revenue Cycle, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Executive Leadership to improve financial processes, strengthen data integrity, and support organizational objectives.
  
• Effectively communicate financial results and complex accounting matters to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  

• Build and maintain a scalable, high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting the Company's continued growth.
  
• Drive continuous process improvement through standardization, automation, and simplification of accounting processes and procedures.
  
• Maximize the capabilities of Sage Intacct and other financial technologies to improve efficiency and reporting.
  
• Leverage business intelligence tools and data analytics to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision support.
  
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation solutions, to improve accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, reduce manual effort, and increase organizational efficiency.
  
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous learning across the finance organization.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  
• Public accounting background.
  
• Leadership experience managing teams of five or more professionals.
  
• Experience leading accounting functions in complex multi-entity organizations.
  
• Demonstrated expertise with intercompany accounting and transfer pricing.
  
• Experience managing annual external audits.
  
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
  
• Experience with treasury operations, debt management, and cash forecasting.
  
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct preferred.
  
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence organizational outcomes.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience.
  
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms (e.g., Amazon QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
  
• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives.
  
• Demonstrated success implementing automation, artificial intelligence, or other emerging technologies to improve accounting operations.
  
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or rapidly growing organizations.
  
  

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities in a mission-driven organization
  
• Competitive salary, annual bonus opportunities, and equity options
  
• Remote with flexible hours
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) with company match
  
• Generous PTO, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave