Description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a key role in this private equity-backed, multi-entity healthcare management organization operating across multiple locations and scaling quickly through organic growth and acquisition. This role will oversee the day-to-day operations of select accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Controller will serve as a key point of escalation for day-to-day accounting matters, providing direction and support to those teams while partnering closely with the Controller to help build the accounting infrastructure needed to support a growing organization.

Duties and responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

Assists with the management of the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Oversees intercompany accounting and elimination entries
Maintains lease accounting records in lease accounting software
Prepares the month-end close calendar and schedule
Assists with monthly financial statement review and analysis

Audit & Tax

Serves as the day-to-day liaison for the external financial statement audit, coordinating PBC requests and supporting workpapers
Prepares cash-basis financial statements as needed
Supports tax compliance in coordination with outside advisors, including quarterly estimates, filings, and K-1 distributions for pass-through entities
Assists with research and timely resolution of tax notices and regulatory inquiries
Maintains the tax calendar and helps coordinate compliance deadlines

Leadership

Supervises and develops assigned accounting staff
Reviews and approves work prepared by accounting team members
Serves as a point of escalation for complex accounting questions
Assists with oversight of the Office Administration role

Other

Assists with the preparation of the Accounting department and office budgets
Supports accounting systems administration and maintenance
Ensures compliance with company policy, relevant regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and legal obligations.
Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement and assists with implementing those enhancements
Provides financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support business decisions
Supports management with various projects and tasks as needed
Help identify and implement opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes using AI and other emerging technologies

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Experience:

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Prior supervisory experience managing accounting staff
Experience with ERP systems and close-management tools
Experience using AI tools in accounting to improve day-to-day processes, month-end close, reporting, reconciliations, analysis, or automation a plus
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and internal controls
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; Advanced in Microsoft Excel

Skills:

Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High degree of integrity in handling confidential financial information

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