Controller

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).

The Controller's 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.

• 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

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

• Direct management of 2 Accounting/Finance Managers

• Direct management of 5 accounting professionals

• 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.

Hayes Locums fosters a work-hard, play-hard culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared success. Our in-office environment is intentionally designed to support focus, connection, and high performance. You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment where results, growth, and 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

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.

• 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 leadership 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

• 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

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.

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you able to work in an in-office setting?
• Are you willing to work onsite 5 days a week in Fort Lauderdale?
• Are you able to work Monday - Friday from 9am to 6pm?
• Do you have experience working with NetSuite?
• Do you have experience working with Salesforce?
• Do you have experience working with Ramp?

"Before we discuss your background, I'd like to provide some context around the opportunity. This is a highly visible, hands-on operational Controller role reporting to the VP of Accounting. Additionally, this is a Controller title, but it is very much an operational Controller role versus a traditional financial reporting-focused Controller position.

The individual selected will lead a large accounting organization, remain actively involved in day-to-day accounting operations, and help drive process improvements within a fast-paced, growing business. We want to ensure what we're looking for aligns with what you're seeking in your next role."

• Tell me about your current Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• How hands-on are you today with accounting operations?
• What percentage of your time is spent in strategic oversight versus operational execution?
• What operational accounting functions do you personally oversee today?
• Can you give me an example of a process improvement you personally identified and implemented?

• What are your typical work hours today?
• How do you feel about leadership roles that require additional hours during peak periods?
• What has your experience been during month-end and year-end close cycles?
• What are you looking for from a work-life balance perspective in your next position?

• Tell me about the size and structure of the teams you've led.
• How many direct and indirect reports have you managed?
• How would your team describe your leadership style?
• How do you approach coaching underperforming employees?
• How do you develop high performers?

• Describe a time when priorities changed unexpectedly. How did you respond?
• How do you manage competing deadlines across multiple accounting functions?
• Tell me about the most complex environment you've worked in.
• What type of work environment helps you perform at your best?

• Tell me about your background with GAAP financial reporting.
• What technical accounting issues have you managed recently?
• Have you led external audits?
• How have you handled accounting policy changes or technical accounting research?

• What Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have you used?
• Tell me about your NetSuite experience.
• Have you worked with Salesforce?
• Have you worked with Ramp or another expense management platform?
• Have you participated in ERP implementations or process automation initiatives?

• Why are you considering a change at this point in your career?
• What are you looking for in your next opportunity?
• What type of Controller role are you hoping to find?
• What excites you about this opportunity?

• Have you worked within a services-based business?
• What was the revenue model?
• Tell me about your exposure to Time & Materials (T&M) billing.
• Tell me about your exposure to Time & Expense (T&E) billing.
• Have you worked in staffing, consulting, professional services, or healthcare services?

The strongest candidates will typically have:

• Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification
• Services industry background
• T&M and/or T&E billing experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• NetSuite experience
• Experience leading 20+ person organizations
• Demonstrated coaching and development skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Comfort with a demanding, high-growth environment
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational execution