Controller

About Optima Medical
Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 34 locations and over 170+ medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide. Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona and Nevada by helping communities "Live Better, Live Longer" through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation’s top leading causes of death. We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard.

Position Summary
The Controller oversees daily accounting operations and provides leadership to the accounting and accounts payable teams. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering timely financial reporting to support organizational operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
• Oversee daily operations of the accounting and accounts payable functions and personnel
• Maintain and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, procedures, and principles in accordance with GAAP, company policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage and maintain the integrity of accounting systems and financial data including the general ledger, fixed assets and right-of-use (ROU) leases
• Assist with the review, approval, and coding of invoices and expense transactions
• Review and approve journal entries; prepare journal entries as needed
• Analyze cash receipts, receivables, and related accounting activity
• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensure financial accuracy through completion and oversight of account reconciliations
• Perform variance analyses and review accounting data for trends and discrepancies
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and supporting documentation as well as ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and tax-related activities, coordinate financial audits, support tax preparation and filing requirements as well as ensure timely completion of all audit requests and regulatory reporting requirements
• Oversee the preparation and review of all balance sheet account reconciliations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and operational departments to support financial objectives
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP requirements and accrual accounting
• At least 7 years accounting experience
• Experience supervising staff or managing a team
• NetSuite experience preferred
• CPA preferred

Why Join Our Team?

• Substantial growth opportunities
• Leadership and mentoring
• Fun work environment (happy hours, lunches, events, holiday parties)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k, paid holidays)
• Supportive and positive work environment