The Opportunity

8020 Consulting is seeking an experienced VP Controller to join our growing Dallas-Fort Worth team. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned accounting executive who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a proven ability to lead finance organizations through growth, transformation, and complex business challenges.

As a full-time consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teams, leading critical accounting and finance initiatives for our clients. The ideal candidate will bring both Big 4 public accounting experience and significant healthcare industry experience, enabling them to provide strategic guidance in highly regulated and rapidly evolving environments.

Projects are matched to your expertise and designed to stretch your skills while delivering meaningful impact-without the need for extensive travel.

Examples of recent engagements include:

• Serving as interim VP Controller for a rapidly growing healthcare services organization
• Leading accounting and finance transformation initiatives for PE-backed healthcare companies
• Overseeing month-end close optimization and financial reporting improvements across multi-entity organizations
• Implementing and strengthening internal control frameworks and compliance processes
• Supporting acquisitions, integrations, and carve-outs for healthcare and other middle-market businesses
• Leading ERP implementations and finance system transformations
• Advising executive leadership on technical accounting matters, operational improvements, and scalability initiatives

You'll play a critical role in helping clients maintain compliance, improve reporting accuracy, optimize finance operations, and position their organizations for long-term success.

What We Look For

We seek accounting leaders who are not only technically strong but also aligned with the values that define how we work:

Communication: You're focused, concise, candid, and respectful-able to clearly articulate insights across functions and leadership levels.

Connectors: You build authentic professional relationships that make collaboration seamless and effective.

Intellectually Curious: You seek to understand the broader business context, connecting operations, strategy, and finance.

Excellence in Action: You're committed to quality, problem-solving, and delivering measurable improvements for clients.

Collective Success: You take pride in contributing to our firm's growth and celebrating shared achievements.

Sense of Urgency: You act with intention, responsiveness, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation (preferred)
• Big 4 public accounting experience required
• Significant healthcare industry accounting and finance experience required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Prior experience as a Controller, VP Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting leadership role
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations, healthcare providers, healthcare services, or related healthcare businesses
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex projects, and partnering with executive leadership
• Experience with ERP implementations, finance transformations, and process improvement initiatives

Why Join 8020?

• Do challenging, varied work without changing jobs
• Be part of a culture that values your expertise and respects your contributions
• Collaborate closely with firm leadership and high-performing peers
• Skip the politics and focus on what matters-great work and measurable impact
• See your efforts recognized, rewarded, and instrumental to company success

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with paid bench time
• Performance-based bonus plans
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, company and floating holidays
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and educational reimbursement
• Robust professional development resources

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

If you're a healthcare-focused accounting leader with Big 4 credentials and a passion for solving complex business challenges, we'd love to talk. Join a firm that does for a living what you do best-and values it deeply.

At 8020 Consulting, your skills will be challenged, your contributions recognized, and your growth accelerated.