Interim Controller

Job Description - Interim Controller

A private equity-backed healthcare organization has an immediate need for an experienced Interim Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organization. Based in the Franklin, Tennessee area, this is a primarily in-office, highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO. The position requires a hands-on accounting leader who can quickly take ownership of the close and reporting processes while effectively leading an established accounting team.

The Controller will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure timely GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and oversee healthcare revenue recognition in a complex multi-payer reimbursement environment. The role will also have significant responsibility for cash flow analysis, budgeting, lender covenant compliance, audit management, internal controls, technical accounting, and acquisition integration. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the company's ERP, and the Controller will serve as the primary accounting system owner.

Key Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across a multi-entity organization

Ensure accurate accrual-basis, GAAP-compliant financial statements and compliance with lender covenants

Oversee healthcare revenue recognition, including contractual allowances, bad debt reserves, payer mix adjustments, and reimbursement timing

Serve as the accounting owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including chart of accounts, workflows, and reporting

Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules and maintain an audit-ready general ledger

Develop weekly cash flow analyses and support cash strategy discussions with the CFO and ownership/investor groups

Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with operational leadership

Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate lender, insurance, regulatory, and other external audits

Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes

Support acquisition accounting and integration, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, valuation coordination, and implementation of company controls

Oversee technical accounting matters including fixed assets, lease accounting under ASC 842, revenue recognition under ASC 606, consolidations, and business combinations

Prepare management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis for the CFO and executive leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team

Partner closely with billing, revenue cycle, operations, and executive leadership

Ideal Background

Healthcare accounting experience required

EMS, ambulance services, or similar healthcare reimbursement experience strongly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

CPA strongly preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory or management responsibility

Public accounting or audit experience, particularly Big Four or a national firm, strongly preferred

Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting

Experience with multi-entity organizations and consolidated financial reporting

Experience with healthcare revenue recognition and third-party reimbursement accounting

Experience supporting acquisitions, opening balance sheets, or acquisition integrations preferred

Hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience strongly preferred; comparable mid-market ERP experience considered

Strong Excel skills; Power BI or other reporting/analytics tools are a plus

Experience leading external audits and working with lenders or other outside stakeholders

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with the CFO, executive leadership, operations, and investor stakeholders

Additional Details

Franklin, Tennessee area

Primarily in-office

Immediate interim need

High-visibility position reporting directly to the CFO

Opportunity may have potential to transition to a permanent Controller role for the right individual

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