Healthcare Controller

CFS

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Balance Sheet, Budget Management, Business Operations, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Channel Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Decision Support, Documentation, External Audit, Federal Tax, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Payroll Tax, Pharmacy, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss Statements, Public Accounting, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reconciliation, Relationship Management, Revenue Recognition, Sales Tax, State Tax, Strategic Planning, Tax Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Telehealth, Use Tax, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
5 days ago


Position: Healthcare Controller
Location: MUST live in West Michigan
Working Environment: Flexible w/ travel
Salary: 120,000-130,000 + 10% bonus

Controller Position Overview


A growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a hands-on Healthcare Controller to serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and lead core accounting operations. This individual will oversee financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, and team leadership, while also supporting forecasting, tax coordination, and key business initiatives.


This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing technical accounting depth with leadership and strategic insight.


Responsibilities for Healthcare Controller



  • Own and oversee the month-end close process and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) across a multi-entity structure

  • Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance

  • Serve as the technical accounting expert, including research and documentation for areas such as revenue recognition, leases, and inventory/COGS

  • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and the overall internal control environment

  • Lead the external audit process end-to-end, including planning, coordination, and issue resolution

  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with financial results

  • Review variance analysis and partner with leadership to provide insights and support decision-making

  • Support strategic initiatives, including financial modeling, business expansions, and operational decisions

  • Oversee tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions and manage relationships with external tax advisors

  • Own and improve accounting systems, tools, and workflows, driving efficiency and scalability

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement


Qualifications for Healthcare Controller


Required



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Public accounting experience

  • Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, telehealth, lab services, or other regulated environments

  • Strong US GAAP and technical accounting expertise

  • Experience in a multi-entity environment with intercompany activity

  • Proven ownership of external audit processes

  • Experience managing and developing teams


Preferred



  • CPA (active or inactive)

  • Exposure to multi-state tax, sales/use tax, or payroll tax

  • Experience managing external tax advisors

  • Familiarity with mid-market accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks and similar tools)


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/