Controller

Description: *Onsite-Hybrid role* SUMMARY United Musculoskeletal Partners is seeking a Controller to support our growing Texas Market.
Reporting directly to the Market CFO, the Market Controller will oversee the Market’s accounting function, including the month-end closing process, internal controls, oversight and approval of payables and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
The role will also provide direction and oversight of the financial management operations of the Practice(s).
The role will directly manage a local team and work closely with the senior leadership of the Practice(s) providing support for the necessary financial and business strategy components required for the market to effectively manage its current business and continued growth.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of healthcare and working with physicians in private practice or a hospital-employed setting.
This position will be a high-profile position interacting with all levels of management and physicians in the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned) Operational Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient accounting close monthly for multiple related companies Manage accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany transactions, payroll, treasury management, procurement and general ledger accounting Manage cash; monitor daily balances, receipts and disbursements; prepare rolling cash flow forecasts Enhance accounting department use of software (Netsuite, Yooz, Paylocity, Concur) and other available technology Technical accounting issue research and resolution as necessary Financial Reporting Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP Design and supervise the preparation of the monthly management financial reporting package Manage the annual financial audit process performed by our independent CPA firm Internal Controls Develop, analyze and implement internal controls and process improvements as necessary Seek opportunities to revise or create new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting group and our practices Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises the accounting department, consisting of approximately 2-8 direct and indirect employees Design, establish, and maintain organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the company/department goals and objectives Training and development of staff Other Responsible for local, state, and federal tax compliance and reporting (including payroll, property and sales and use tax compliance and reporting) Assist CFO in monthly MOR report-out, explain balance sheet variances, work with 3rd party consulting and CPA firms for month end insights and accuracy Transition additional accounting duties to the Market Accounting team or Practice teams as needed Assist in the accounting strategy for the TIN Consolidation of the Texas practices Establish and implement short and long-range accounting department goals, objectives, policies and procedures Manage projects and initiatives as assigned Requirements: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Recent healthcare experience required At least eight years of accounting experience demonstrating increasing responsibility in a healthcare company.
Physician practice experience is greatly preferred At least three years of management experience leading accounting teams of similar size in a healthcare company required General ledger systems experience in NetSuite is required Additional experience with Sage, QuickBooks preferred Microsoft Excel experience required Project management experience/implementation of a new GL system required Public accounting experience preferred