Senior Accountant / Controller

Job Summary:

Ventura MedStaff is a growing, multi-state organization with annual revenues of approximately $50–100 million, operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Our leadership team is focused on sustainable growth, strong financial controls, and data-driven decision-making. We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Accountant / Controller to lead our financial operations and partner closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, compliance, and long-term success.

The Senior Accountant / Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations of the organization, including accounting, taxes, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audits, and risk management. This role will lead the Finance function, establish strong internal controls, and provide strategic financial insight to ownership and executive leadership. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational execution in a multi-entity, multi-state environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead the planning, development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s financial operations.
  • Partner with ownership and executive leadership to support profitable growth and strategic initiatives.
  • Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial objectives, report results to leadership.
  • Analyze company performance, risks, and opportunities; provide actionable financial insights and forecasts.
  • Recommend benchmarks and best practices to measure and improve financial performance.
  • Provide ROI analysis for major initiatives, vendors, and investments.

• Accounting, Controls & Compliance

  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to minimize financial risk.
• • Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, all 50 multi state tax laws, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Oversee all audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Oversee junior accountants, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable positions including full oversight of company collections.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Oversee filings and required financial reporting as applicable.

• Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting.
  • Monitor budget performance and report significant variances to leadership.
  • Support capital investment analysis, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

• Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to meet departmental and organizational goals.
  • Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and support professional development.
  • Oversee daily operations, including workflow planning and process improvements.
  • Interview, hire, and onboard new team members as needed.
  • Ensure strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Supervisory Duties:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate employees to achieve departmental goals.
• Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development.
• Oversee daily operations, including reviewing and approving timecards, time-off requests, and work schedules.
• Interview, hire, and train new team members to ensure a skilled and effective workforce.
• Communicate effectively with staff and leadership, providing updates and feedback.
• Resolve issues or challenges and implement process improvements.
• Monitor employee performance, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality and ability to build relationships
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with financial systems and the ability to adapt to new technologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• Experience supporting a multi-state organization strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience managing finance teams required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Standard business hours, with flexibility as required during peak financial cycles.
• Please Note: Ventura MedStaff does not provide employment sponsorship for work visas or other immigration-related support. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Setting Requirements:

• Onsite

Benefits:

We offer a full benefit package to internal employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Additional voluntary life insurance, plus AD&D insurance.
• Hospital, indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• $500 referral bonus.
• Numerous other benefits such as gym discounts, Teladoc, CancerCARE, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Statement:

Ventura MedStaff is an equal opportunity employer. Ventura MedStaff provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age or disability. Ventura MedStaff promotes equal opportunity in all personnel management functions and decisions. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotion, advancement, training supervision, separation of employment and all other decisions regarding the terms and conditions of employment.

Join us and become a part of a team that is passionate about making a difference!