Location: Denver, CO (100% On-Site)
Compensation: $165,000 - $200,000 + bonus potential
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Lead Accounting Operations for a Growing Healthcare Manufacturing Organization

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a dynamic, private equity-backed healthcare manufacturing company. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and managing a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Accounting Management.

This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys driving process improvements, and can serve as a strategic business partner while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee external audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 and maintain supporting technical accounting documentation
• Lead technical accounting initiatives, including ASC 842, ASC 718, and other complex accounting matters
• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and COGS reporting
• Analyze cash flow, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and collaborate with leadership on financial planning
• Partner closely with FP&A to review financial results, investigate variances, and ensure reporting accuracy
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and strengthen financial reporting capabilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, consultants, and accounting advisors
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for the accounting team

Required Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of Controller-level experience within a manufacturing, medical device, healthcare, or DME environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Experience managing accounting teams and developing accounting processes
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, medical device, DME, or revenue cycle experience
• Experience working within a private equity-backed organization
• Background in public accounting, consulting, investment banking, or related environments
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as:
  • Alteryx
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • Other advanced analytics platforms

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical accounting leader who can balance high-level business partnership with day-to-day accounting oversight. You should be comfortable navigating a complex and evolving business environment, leading teams through growth and change, and leveraging data to support executive decision-making.

If you have a strong manufacturing accounting background, deep technical accounting expertise, and a passion for building scalable financial processes, we'd like to hear from you.