Controller Head of Accounting
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
Controller / Head of Accounting
Brooklyn NY (Onsite)
$160000 $180000
Position Overview
A growing home care agency is seeking a strong hands-on Controller to lead and scale a high-performing finance team. This role is ideal for a Controller who knows how to build structure drive accountability and run a well-oiled operation while supporting a multi-entity multi-state organization.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience leading and developing accounting/finance teams with strong accountability
Confident decision-maker who can hire coach and make tough calls when needed
Strong operational mindset with the ability to build processes and improve systems
Advanced Excel skills; strong understanding of GL systems (Intacct a plus)
Experience with Viventium payroll and/or HHAexchange is a plus
Healthcare experience preferred home care strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting functions including GL AP cash management and financial reporting
Lead month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities
Prepare consolidated financials across NY and out-of-state operations
Manage audits cost reports and regulatory filings (LHCSA)
Ensure compliance with GAAP wage parity overtime and labor regulations
Build manage and develop a high-performing accounting team with clear expectations
Partner with Operations and HR to drive financial and operational alignment
Oversee cash flow banking relationships and multi-account forecasting
Analyze profitability by payer service line and geography; monitor KPIs and margins
Support pricing reimbursement analysis and payer contract strategy
Lead budgeting forecasting and financial modeling for growth initiatives
Support multi-state expansion new entity setup and integrations
Establish internal controls policies and scalable financial systems (2 years of delagting responsbilities to ensure dept functioning as best possibel
Oversee ERP payroll and billing system improvements/implementations 92.5 yrs of building dashboards adn creating reports ( most of my day)
Manage insurance (GL/PL Workers Compensation) yes
Qualifications & Must-Haves
3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibility
Proven ability to manage and scale teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of financial reporting audits and multi-entity structures
Healthcare experience preferred home care (LHCSA/CDPAP) strongly preferred
Expertise in Excel and financial systems; Intacct preferred
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