Controller, Accounting Operations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Hayes Locums

Lead a high-performing accounting organization, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact in one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms.

About the Company

Hayes Locums is one of the United States’ leading physician staffing firms, specializing in locum tenens placements for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations nationwide. Our passion is matching physicians and advanced practice clinicians with the right locum tenens opportunities because quality matches lead to quality care.

Founded in 2012, Hayes Locums is trusted by physicians and healthcare partners nationwide for integrity, reliability, and service excellence, and is ranked the 6th largest locum tenens firm by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

About the Role

The Controller, Accounting Operations primary responsibility is to support the Vice President of Accounting in directing all accounting functions for the company. The Controller serves as a key accounting leader, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting matters, month/year-end close activities, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

This is a highly hands-on operational accounting leadership role. The successful candidate will balance strategic oversight with active involvement in day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and GAAP compliance across the organization. This position is ideal for a Controller who enjoys remaining close to the day-to-day accounting operations, driving execution, solving problems, and implementing process improvements rather than serving solely in a financial reporting capacity.

The company is experiencing continued growth and seeks a dynamic accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces challenges, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and has a proven track record of building teams, improving processes, and delivering results.

This role serves as the operational leader of the accounting function and is responsible for leading the accounting organization, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, audit management, compliance, cash oversight, team leadership, and process improvement initiatives. This is a true operational Controller position focused on driving execution and operational excellence across the accounting function. Forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning responsibilities are managed by a separate FP&A team, with whom the Controller, Accounting Operations partners closely to support accurate financial reporting and business decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Own and lead the month-end and year-end close process

• Review financial statements and accounting operations to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance

• Partner closely with FP&A to support timely and accurate financial reporting

• Research and apply technical accounting guidance as needed

• Coordinate annual external audits and support audit readiness activities

• Oversee daily cash forecasting and cash management activities

• Review and support payroll accounting processes

• Lead operational accounting functions, including physician payroll, billing, collections, and payment activities

• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the accounting organization

• Evaluate, develop, and strengthen internal controls

• Partner with business leaders to identify risks and implement solutions

• Support optimization of NetSuite, Salesforce, Ramp, and related financial systems

• Thrive in a dynamic environment with frequently shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a large accounting team through active performance management, accountability, succession planning, and professional development initiatives

• Directly manage the General Ledger team, and support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Managers in resolving operational issues

Leadership Responsibility

This role provides leadership and oversight for a multi-level accounting organization, including:

• Direct management of 2 Accounting Managers

• Direct management of 4 GL Staff Accountants and 1 AP Specialists

• Indirect leadership of approximately 17 additional accounting team members

The Controller is expected to foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.

Culture & Workplace

Hayes Locums fosters a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared success. Our in-office environment is intentionally designed to support focus, connection, and professional growth. You'll join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment where results, innovation, and continuous development are valued.

Our Fort Lauderdale office features:

• Modern, open office design with glass-walled offices and spacious workstations

• Dedicated lounge areas for collaboration and recharge

• Private, employee-only onsite gym

• Fully stocked kitchens on each floor

• Onsite amenities including ping pong, foosball, and a golf simulator

Work Schedule

This role is based in-office Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Due to the leadership responsibilities and operational demands of the position, additional hours beyond the standard schedule are regularly required during month-end close, audits, year-end activities, and other critical business periods.

Compensation

$150,000 - $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated technical capabilities. This position is also eligible for a 10% annual bonus based on the company’s overall performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Active CPA or CMA strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

• Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Demonstrated experience leading large accounting teams

• Experience within a services-based organization utilizing Time & Materials (T&M) and/or Time & Expense (T&E) billing models

• Strong operational accounting background

• Experience with financial reporting, close processes, audit management, and internal controls

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, prioritize competing demands, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and team development skills

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Bonus Points If You Have

• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Experience in staffing, healthcare staffing, consulting, professional services, or other project-based services environments

• Experience with NetSuite

• Experience with Salesforce

• Experience with Ramp expense management software

Additional Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Mental Health Resources

• Learning and Development Courses

• PTO and Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Hayes Locums is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified individuals are considered. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.