Unifeye Vision Partners
Postion: Controller
Location: Dallas, TX or Remote
UVP is a fast-growing, private equity-backed portfolio company specializing in ophthalmology practice management. With a multi-state, multi-entity presence, the organization provides management services to ophthalmology practices, ensuring operational efficiencies, financial oversight, and strategic growth. As a leader in the ophthalmology industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining operational excellence.
To support our continued expansion and growth, we are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, establish best practices, and provide strategic financial leadership across our portfolio of entities. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, high-performing finance team in an evolving, fast-paced industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee and manage the monthly financial close process for multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for distribution to executive management and the board.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Provide detailed analysis of financial performance, including variance analysis, to senior management, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Manage the preparation reconciliations for balance sheet accounts with accounting staff and prepare any reconciliations, as necessary.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures in conformity with GAAP.
- Manage any ad hoc financial reporting and analyses needed by SVP and/or CFO.
Accounting Operations
- Supervise and mentor a team of accountants and finance professionals to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to accounting policies.
- Oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.
- Review and approve journal entries, adjusting entries, and month-end closing entries.
- Identify and implement process improvements in accounting and financial reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Evaluate, recommend, and help implement financial software solutions or upgrades to improve reporting.
- Lead or assist with integration efforts for acquisitions or mergers within the ophthalmology management portfolio.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of accounting professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching and development opportunities to staff.
- Oversee and manage the integration of accounting operations of newly acquired affiliates, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive relationships with auditors, creditors, bankers, and other key vendors.
Compliance
- Assist the SP Finance & Accounting with information gathering for external auditors for the annual audit and third party tax preparer for the annual tax filings.
- Oversee the preparation of tax filings, including sales and use tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred.
Experience:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-4 years in a leadership or management role within a multi-entity, multi-state environment.
- Experience in the healthcare services or ophthalmology management industry is highly preferred.
- Experience working with private equity-backed companies and understanding the dynamics of investor relationships and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Great Plains, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling). Great Plains experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with tax compliance, including multi-state taxation and related filings.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial data. High Excel proficiency preferred.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Strong diligence and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
- Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing, and growth-oriented environment.