Remote HEALTHCARE CONTROLLER with Physician-Owned Private Practice

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and coordination of physician partnership tax and retirement plan matters. The Controller will manage a part-time bookkeeper.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced accounting professional who can manage the monthly close, supervise a bookkeeper, maintain accurate financial records, and partner effectively with executive leadership, physician owners, external CPAs, and retirement plan service providers.

The ideal candidate has strong QuickBooks experience, direct knowledge of partnership accounting and K-1 reporting, and experience coordinating cash balance pension plan funding and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Oversee general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll-related accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Supervise and support one or two accounting staff members.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Physician Partnership Accounting and Tax Coordination

• Maintain accurate accounting records for physician entities and related business arrangements.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms on partnership tax returns, K-1s, partner allocations, capital accounts, and tax reporting.
• Reconcile physician distributions and other partner-related balances.
• Organize year-end schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor tax reporting deadlines and ensure information is provided to external advisors on time.

Cash Management and Financial Planning

• Monitor cash balances, liquidity, and upcoming financial obligations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist with budgeting and financial planning.
• Coordinate payment schedules and ensure compliance with approval procedures.
• Analyze financial results and communicate significant variances or emerging issues to leadership.

Retirement Plan Coordination

• Coordinate accounting and funding requirements for the organization's cash balance pension plan and other qualified retirement plans.
• Work directly with plan administrators, actuaries, recordkeepers, and external CPAs.
• Track required employer contributions, funding deadlines, and related accounting entries.
• Coordinate annual reporting, audit support, and Form 5500 requirements with the appropriate service providers.
• Maintain organized records and follow up to ensure required deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Leadership and Administration

• Serve as a reliable financial resource for executive leadership and physician owners.
• Supervise and review the work of the bookkeeper.
• Coordinate with banks, payroll providers, external accountants, and other financial service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and physician compensation information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, ideally including prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager responsibilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Direct experience with partnership accounting and K-1 reporting.
• Experience coordinating cash balance pension plans and qualified retirement plan requirements.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, month-end close, and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with cash management and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability during Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation.
• Experience in a physician-owned medical group, radiology practice, healthcare organization, or professional services partnership.
• Experience with physician distributions, partner capital accounts, and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and coordinating external accounting and retirement plan professionals.