Controller

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a Healthcare System in Conway to help them find a Controller for their organization. This is a great opportunity that will report directly to the CFO and manage a large team. They are seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function and serve as a key partner to the executive leadership team. This role oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the Accounting Department, ensures the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting, and supports strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting clear performance expectations and providing ongoing coaching, education, and support
• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of internal financial statements and board‑level reporting packages
• Coordinate and oversee the annual external audit, including preparation of timelines, supporting schedules, and responses to auditor requests, with a goal of no material weaknesses and minimal audit adjustments
• Lead preparation and review of IRS Form 990 and related not‑for‑profit filings, staying current on regulatory changes and educating staff accordingly
• Oversee preparation and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental cost reports and annual surveys, assigning tasks to appropriate team members and validating accuracy
• Manage bank, bond, and other financing relationships, including account maintenance, monthly principal and interest payments to sinking funds, and compliance with debt covenants and bondholder reporting
• Provide oversight for financial reporting of multiple affiliated or peripheral entities (e.g., joint ventures, real estate entities, specialty clinics) and limited and full consolidated financial statements
• Monitor and manage general ledger and related financial systems, ensuring appropriate controls, accurate system settings, and a robust accounting control environment
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; continuously identify and implement process improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Partner with revenue cycle and business office leadership to analyze accounts receivable and key performance indicators, providing actionable insight to the CFO
• Build and refine reporting tools and dashboards; test and validate upgrades and enhancements to accounting, decision‑support, and related financial systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA, MBA, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and management experience, ideally in healthcare, not‑for‑profit, or other complex multi‑entity environments
• Past or current experience in Public Accounting highly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading an accounting team, improving processes, and strengthening internal control
• Strong understanding of GAAP, not‑for‑profit financial reporting, and healthcare reimbursement concepts
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERPs, as well as Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools; experience with decision support systems is a plus
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify issues, and present clear, concise recommendations to executive leadership

Perks:

• Competitive Base Salary + 10% Targeted Bonus
• Wonderful low cost robust benefit package
• Ample PTO and 4% 401k Match
• Laid back atmosphere with work life balance

For more information, please apply directly or send a message on LinkedIn to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.