Head of Finance/Controller

Optimum and Southwest Women's Oncology are seeking a dedicated and driven Head of Finance/Controller to join our high-performance team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Optimum brings all available resources together to help their clients achieve their Optimum Self in any aspect of their lives, or in simple terms: to be as good as they can be for as long as they can. Optimum is a world-class Medical Spa & Rejuvenation Center focused on helping people become the best versions of themselves. They also offer cutting-edge biohacking, world-class recovery and health modalities, and medical aesthetic technologies. Optimum serves their clients with expertise, tools and technologies designed to help them reach their goals and maintain them for longer. Optimum is here to create an oasis of success in New Mexico.

At Southwest Women's Oncology (SWWO), they are dedicated to helping women triumph over gynecologic illness through compassion, commitment, and exceptional care. As New Mexico's leading gynecologic treatment center, they combine expertise and compassion to offer each patient the personalized care they deserve.

If you thrive on continuous improvement, customer service, and team development, apply to be a Head of Finance/Controller at Optimum and Southwest Women's Oncology! This opportunity supports our growth by delivering cutting-edge solutions through dedicated associates and team expertise.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of all financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, perform variance analysis, and prepare financial forecasts to support departmental and organizational decision-making.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy, prevent errors/fraud, and support compliance with GAAP, CMS regulations, HIPAA, and federal/state healthcare financial laws. 
• Oversee cash flow management, banking activities, and working capital needs.
• Manage revenue cycle performance in coordination with clinical and administrative teams (billing, collections, reimbursements).
• Coordinate annual financial audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making.
• Serve as primary liaison with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and insurance providers.
• Supervise, train, and mentor any accounting or finance staff; serve as the primary finance representative for the organization.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute the company's strategic plan. Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections and lead capital planning.  
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or controller capacity.
• Strong technical accounting skills with proven experience managing general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close.
• Prior experience in healthcare or medical practice finance (RCM, payer reimbursement, billing practices) strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, healthcare compliance (CMS, HIPAA), and federal/state financial regulations.
• Hands-on proficiency with accounting and financial software (QuickBooks Online strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as the primary finance leader while also contributing as part of a collaborative executive team.

Our Dream Teammate will have access to:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits; Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401K
• Performance center complete with a full AI gym suite, recovery modalities, body composition tracking, and state of the art aesthetic modalities

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico