Posted August 21, 2026
Controller
Robert Half
Eden Prairie, MN, US
Full Time
87.09USD - 100.84USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide senior-level financial leadership for a healthcare organization. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can guide accounting operations, strengthen reporting practices, and support the business through a period of growth and change. The position will work closely with executive leadership to improve financial accuracy, reinforce controls, and help advance key strategic priorities in a public-company setting.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the full accounting cycle, including oversight of the general ledger, consolidation activities, and timely completion of month-end close procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with management reports that support business decisions.
• Lead public-company reporting activities, including external disclosures, annual reporting materials, and required regulatory filings.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters by assessing complex transactions and applying appropriate accounting treatment and policy decisions.
• Maintain a strong compliance framework by enhancing internal controls, supporting SOX-related activities, and promoting audit readiness across the function.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate efficient audits, address findings promptly, and ensure documentation is complete.
• Oversee financial operations tied to invoicing, accounts payable, inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing-related cost controls.
• Improve close and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the accounting organization.
• Identify opportunities for process and system enhancements within accounting and financial operations and help implement practical improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives by contributing financial analysis, integration support, and accounting leadership as needed.• 7+ years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership position, preferably within a public-company environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and finance operations in environments involving manufacturing or product-based accounting.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, accelerate month-end close activities, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Prior success leading and developing accounting teams while providing clear direction in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to step into an interim leadership assignment, evaluate priorities quickly, and deliver results with minimal ramp-up time.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and board-level stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the full accounting cycle, including oversight of the general ledger, consolidation activities, and timely completion of month-end close procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with management reports that support business decisions.
• Lead public-company reporting activities, including external disclosures, annual reporting materials, and required regulatory filings.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters by assessing complex transactions and applying appropriate accounting treatment and policy decisions.
• Maintain a strong compliance framework by enhancing internal controls, supporting SOX-related activities, and promoting audit readiness across the function.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate efficient audits, address findings promptly, and ensure documentation is complete.
• Oversee financial operations tied to invoicing, accounts payable, inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing-related cost controls.
• Improve close and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the accounting organization.
• Identify opportunities for process and system enhancements within accounting and financial operations and help implement practical improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives by contributing financial analysis, integration support, and accounting leadership as needed.• 7+ years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership position, preferably within a public-company environment.
• Strong background in financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and finance operations in environments involving manufacturing or product-based accounting.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, accelerate month-end close activities, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Prior success leading and developing accounting teams while providing clear direction in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to step into an interim leadership assignment, evaluate priorities quickly, and deliver results with minimal ramp-up time.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and board-level stakeholders.
