Controller POST NUMBER: 163818

We are recruiting a Controller for a long standing organization in the Raleigh area. This individual will provide hands-on leadership across the accounting function, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and partner with senior leadership on financial planning and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating the financial complexities of a multi-site healthcare environment. Responsibilities: Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and fixed assets. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Lead the month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency. Oversee accounting for grants, restricted funding, third-party reimbursement programs, and other regulated revenue streams. Partner with revenue cycle and operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and support ongoing performance improvement initiatives. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. Partner with executive leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, strategic planning, and continuous process improvement. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred. Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities within healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, healthcare reimbursement, and fund or grant accounting. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems, along with strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.