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Healthcare Controller

Frontline Source Group, San Antonio, TX, United States


Controller
A privately held, physician-owned healthcare organization in San Antonio, TX is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee core financial operations, compliance, human resources, and strategic support functions. This role operates as the senior-most finance professional while partnering closely with operations leadership in a highly collaborative environment. This is a broad, roll-up-your-sleeves position suited for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and working across multiple business functions in a stable, established organization. The position does offer some schedule flexibility, is an in office position, and a direct hire.

Company Profile
Healthcare

Controller Role

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting

Prepare quarterly financial packages and support ownership-level reporting and decision-making

Build and maintain financial models and forecasts, including scenario analysis tied to business initiatives

Manage cash flow, distributions, and financial planning in alignment with ownership structure

Review and approve payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in tax treatment, bonuses, and special scenarios

Provide oversight of HR-related financial compliance, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures

Review contracts and agreements, identifying risk and coordinating with external advisors when needed

Partner with operations leadership to evaluate new initiatives, revenue opportunities, and cost considerations

Oversee insurance programs, vendor relationships, and external service providers (legal, tax, benefits)

Reconcile data across systems to ensure accuracy between operational reporting and financial results

Support ownership with ad‑hoc financial analysis, modeling, and strategic input

Operating Environment

Lean team structure with limited direct reports

Highly collaborative partnership with operations leadership

Stable, profitable organization with consistent performance

Mix of structured responsibilities and ad‑hoc financial support

Opportunity to identify efficiencies and improve processes over time

Controller Background Profile

8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

Experience in small to mid-sized organizations where individuals wear multiple hats

Strong foundation in financial reporting, general ledger, and full‑cycle accounting

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models in Excel

Experience managing or overseeing payroll, compliance, and financial controls

Exposure to contracts, vendor agreements, or legal/insurance coordination

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred Experience

CPA or CPA-track (not required)

Experience in healthcare or similarly regulated industries (helpful but not required)

Experience supporting ownership groups, boards, or closely held businesses

Familiarity with systems such as QuickBooks Desktop or similar platforms

Profile Fit

Hands‑on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating independently

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance execution with strategic thinking

Comfortable working in a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment

High emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust across stakeholders

Resourceful and able to leverage external experts when needed

Features and Benefits

Base, Bonus, and Merit increase

Health Insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Annual professional business expense budget

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