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Controller

Paradigm Healthcare
Skokie, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Paradigm Healthcare?

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.

Come be part of a fun and energetic team.

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In keeping with our organization’s goals, the Controller is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of financial reports, maintenance of adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of control and budgets designed to achieve operational efficiency, mitigate risk, enhance accuracy of financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Management & Leadership

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, controls, and organizational structures, including complex entity structures and intercompany relationships
  • Oversee accounting operations across the company and affiliated entities, including general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
  • Manage loan applications, financial reports, and outsourced accounting and audit services
  • Directly supervise Deputy Controller staff and foster a positive, high-performing work environment.


Accounting Operations & Transactions

  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of cash and credit transactions across multiple entities
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, debt payments, and maintenance of charts of accounts for complex organizational structures
  • Maintain orderly accounting records and robust internal controls


Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements and operational reports for complex, multi-entity organizations
  • Coordinate audits, annual reports, cost reporting systems, and consolidated reporting
  • Develop and report financial and operating metrics, benchmarks, and budget variances
  • Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations


Compliance & Risk Management

  • Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants across entities
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements
  • Oversee preparation and maintenance of all required regulatory and compliance documentation
  • Partner with General Counsel on finance- and treasury-related risk management


Collaboration

  • Collaborate with facility leadership, AP/AR teams, and cross-functional partners to achieve organizational goals
  • Maintain strong relationships with external accountants and auditors
  • Apply strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards to support multi-entity operations and reporting


Skills & Competencies

  • Demonstrated ability to manage and report on complex entity structures and intercompany activity
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and business process improvement skills
  • Ability to anticipate business and accounting cycles and optimize operational efficiency
  • Effective communicator with strong leadership, mentoring, and succession-planning capabilities
  • Demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and a strong work ethic in a high-demand environment


Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This job operates in an office setting. It may at times require traveling to various locations within an office. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, and reach as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Although this is generally a Monday through Friday position, there may be scheduled times of work outside of usual business hours. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Travel

This role may at times require travel to company affiliates and to potential acquires to conduct due diligence.

Required Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • Understanding of and experience with financial compliance, contracting, and auditing requirements
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with GASB and FASB preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • 7 years of accounting experience, including leadership and staff management
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and business process improvement skills
  • CPA Preferred


Required Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional, collaborative approach
  • Strong leadership, organizational skills, and sound judgment with the ability to anticipate issues
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, active listening, and continuous learning
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with team members, vendors, and stakeholders


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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