Hayes Locums

Lead a high-performing accounting organization, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact in one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms.

About the Company

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).

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Leadership Responsibility

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.

Culture & Workplace

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

Work Schedule

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.

Compensation

$150,000 - $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated technical capabilities. This position is also eligible for a 10% annual bonus based on the company’s overall performance.

Qualifications

• 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

Bonus Points If You Have

• 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

Additional Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Mental Health Resources
• Learning and Development Courses
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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.

Talent Acquisition Job Posting Information

Job Posting Screening Questions:

• 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?

TA Opening Positioning Statement

"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."

Key Talking Points

1. Operational Controller vs. Traditional Controller

Recruiter Talking Point: "This is not a Controller role where everything is delegated and the focus is primarily on reviewing financial statements. The VP is looking for someone who stays close to the operations, understands the details, and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to help solve problems."

Questions

• 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?

2. Workload & Schedule Expectations

Recruiter Talking Point: "I want to be transparent that while the standard schedule is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, additional hours are regularly required during close cycles, audits, year-end activities, and other critical business periods. This is a demanding leadership role within a growing organization."

Questions

• 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?

3. Leadership Scope

Recruiter Talking Point: "This role directly leads two Accounting/Finance Managers, five accounting professionals, and indirectly supports an additional seventeen team members."

Questions

• 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?

4. Ability to Thrive in "Organized Chaos"

Recruiter Talking Point: "Hayes is a growing business, and priorities shift. The ideal candidate is someone who can remain effective when dealing with changing priorities and multiple stakeholders."

Questions

• 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?

5. Technical Accounting & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Knowledge

Questions

• 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?

6. Services Industry Experience

Recruiter Talking Point: "One of our strongest preferences is experience within a services-based business, particularly environments that involve Time & Materials or Time & Expense billing."

Questions

• 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?

7. Systems Experience

Questions

• 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?

8. Candidate Motivations

Questions

• 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?

Ideal Candidate Profile Summary

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

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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