Controller

WLRC Medical is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead and oversee our accounting team, monthly close, financial audit and accounting compliance, supporting cash management, and providing strategic accounting support for M&A and integrations for our growing multi-state ambulance and medical transportation organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role is a truly unique opportunity to help shape the accounting function, processes, systems and integrations as the business continues to grow — not simply stepping into a finished model. Role and Responsibilities Accounting & Reporting Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial statement preparation. Ensure accurate, timely, and well-supported reporting across multiple entities. Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, AP, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and consolidations. Maintain appropriate accounting policies and consistent application of GAAP. Partner with the CFO and Revenue Cycle leadership on revenue accounting, provisioning, reserves, collection assumptions, and other significant estimates. Research and resolve complex or judgmental accounting matters. Team, Processes & Controls Lead, develop, and establish accountability within the accounting team. Assess capabilities, responsibilities, workload, and future staffing needs. Strengthen accounting processes, reconciliations, documentation, controls, and account ownership. Build scalable, repeatable processes and reduce unnecessary manual work or reliance on individuals. Develop an accounting organization capable of supporting continued growth and acquisitions. Audit Lead accounting preparation and execution of the external financial statement audit. Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors. Establish ongoing audit readiness through strong reconciliations, documentation, schedules, and controls. ERP, Systems & Data Partner with the CFO in defining the future-state financial systems environment. Have significant input into the evaluation and selection of WLRC's future ERP, including requirements, vendor evaluation, and system capabilities. Help define the accounting framework the ERP must support, including multi-entity structure, chart of accounts, consolidations, controls, reporting, workflows, and integrations. Play a significant leadership role in implementation, process design, data conversion, testing, controls, and adoption. Improve financial-data consistency, integration, and automation across the organization. Business Partnership & Growth Develop strong relationships across Leadership, Billing, Operations, Payroll, People, Compliance, and other functions. Understand the operational drivers behind financial results and ensure they are appropriately reflected in the financial statements. Support accounting integration of acquisitions and new entities. Identify accounting, process, and control risks early and drive practical solutions. Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization's goals and objectives. Preferred Skills Active CPA license preferred Multi-entity accounting, consolidation, and intercompany experience Current or previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or comparable accounting leadership experience Experience in a rapidly growing or acquisition-driven organization Experience with significant estimates, reserves, revenue recognition, or other judgment-intensive accounting ERP implementation or significant accounting-systems improvement experience Experience in integrating acquired businesses Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated growth in responsibility 3+ years leading accounting teams Strong technical accounting and GAAP foundation Significant ownership of the financial close and external audit process Demonstrated success building and/or improving accounting teams, processes, and internal controls Experience working in a complex operating environment Hands-on leadership style with strong analytical judgment and learning agility Must be 18 years or older Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Ability to pass pre-employment drug test. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check Ability to read, speak, and write English We'd love to have you join the WLRC Medical Team! #HP