Assistant Controller

Overview

This role is responsible for scaling financial operations, strengthening internal controls (SOX), driving key accounting workflows, and supporting finance system transformation as the organization grows.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will help ensure accurate, timely, and U.S. GAAP-compliant financial reporting; support audit readiness and SEC filing preparation; serve as a liaison to external auditors; and lead functional finance efforts for an upcoming ERP transition.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Close Management

• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close routines to ensure accurate, timely, and U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules across business units.
• Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance analysis and operational reporting to deliver actionable insights.
• Lead financial integration activities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure seamless onboarding and accounting alignment.
• Direct or assist with specialized initiatives and projects as needed, demonstrating strong project management and a focus on process enhancement.

Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting & Governance

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and new accounting standards.
• Oversee preparation of supporting accounting data, reconciliations, schedules, and technical input for SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) prepared by the Financial Reporting team.
• Maintain and monitor the internal controls framework to ensure full SOX 404 compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, managing audit schedules, requests, and issue resolution.

Systems, Transformation & Process Improvement

• Serve as the functional finance lead for an upcoming ERP transition, including chart of accounts design, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and workflow design.
• Identify and execute automation opportunities across existing financial software to streamline close cycles and operational routines.

Treasury Operations

• Support operational treasury functions, including banking relationships, electronic fund transfers (ACH/wires), account structure administration, and positive pay management.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and foster accountability across a fully remote accounting team.
• Establish clear performance goals to support continuous development and cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting (Big 4 or large regional preferred) and public company environment experience.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, internal controls design, and management of internal and external audit engagements.
• Proven track record of hiring, managing, and developing remote accounting professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to interact effectively across executive leadership, IT, HR, and external auditors.
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Microsoft Dynamics highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Background in healthcare, physician practice management, or health-tech environments preferred.
• Direct experience with enterprise ERP implementations, income tax provision oversight, or corporate treasury operations highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000.00–$175,000.00 (exclusive of any bonuses or benefits).
• Eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%.
• Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance; 401K; paid time off; and other wellness programs.
• Base pay will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Location

• Remote role (remote worker technical requirements apply).

Remote Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5 MBPS download speed and 3 MBPS upload speed.
• Internet speed should be verified prior to start of employment.
• Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.

Additional Information

• All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Department: Finance.