🩺 Now Hiring: Controller | Healthcare Services | Chicago, IL

We’re partnering with a growing healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation, compassion, and operational excellence. Based in Chicago and serving communities across the Midwest, the company is seeking a Controller to lead its finance and accounting operations during an exciting phase of expansion. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a mission-driven financial professional who thrives in a collaborative, multi-entity healthcare environment.

📌 What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Lead all accounting operations including GL management, revenue cycle accounting, grant tracking, and payroll for multiple sites
• Oversee financial close, internal/external reporting, and compliance with GAAP and healthcare-specific regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to enhance cost tracking, revenue forecasting, and service-line profitability
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of monthly financials, cash flow reports, and key financial dashboards
• Develop and enforce strong internal controls across multiple care sites and service lines
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Support the CFO in budgeting, strategic planning, and long-range financial modeling
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of accountants and finance professionals with a service-oriented mindset

🏥 What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a healthcare setting (hospital system, clinic, private practice, etc.)
• Deep understanding of healthcare operations including patient billing, managed care contracts, grants, and regulatory compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Multi-entity or multi-location experience is a plus
• Proficiency with healthcare accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Netsuite, or similar); advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with federal/state funding, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and audit preparation is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and is able to communicate financial information clearly across clinical and non-clinical teams

🌟 Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the finance function of a respected, mission-based healthcare organization
• Partner with executive leadership on key decisions that impact care delivery and access
• Be part of a purpose-driven team focused on community health
• Competitive compensation + comprehensive healthcare benefits + generous PTO
• Hybrid schedule available (Chicago HQ)