Northwell Health

Financial Controller (CPA Certification Required)

Northwell Health  •  New York (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with a current CPA certification for a permanent opportunity with one of our external clients, a leading food distribution and logistics company based in the Bronx, NY.

In this role, you will lead the accounting function, oversee financial reporting, and partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making across a complex, operations-driven business.

Requirements:

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

  • CPA required

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role

  • Experience in eCommerce, retail, grocery, supply chain, or PE-backed company preferred

  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate US GAAP financial reporting

  • Provide reporting and variance analysis to executive leadership and key stakeholders

  • Partner with the CFO and cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance

  • Strengthen internal controls and compliance to protect assets and meet audit and regulatory requirements

  • Streamline and automate accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

  • Manage external audit and tax functions, including corporate, sales, and use tax filings

  • Establish accounting policies and procedures to support standardization and long-term growth

*Additional Salary Details

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

Northwell Health

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. 

We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Year Founded
1997
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