Assistant Controller

This position reports to our global HQ in Cambridge, MA and is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite. Travel is expected domestically and internationally when needed.

Who We Are:

TriNetX connects healthcare organizations and researchers across the globe so they can see what’s happening in real patient populations—not guesses, not simulations.

Our aim is simple and ambitious:
Provide a clear path to trustworthy answers, whether your goal is to create promising new therapies, publish groundbreaking research, or improve health outcomes.

We keep identifiable data where it belongs—inside more than 11,000+ clinical sites across 20+ countries—preserving security, provenance, and granularity. Our trusted partnerships with providers ensure high-fidelity data, and a properly governed linkage back to individual patients.

At TriNetX, we enable life sciences, healthcare, and academic institutions to strengthen human health—with data you can trace, evidence you can defend, and answers you can trust.

Who We Are Looking For:

TriNetX, LLC has an immediate need for an Assistant Controller to join our team. TriNetX was founded on the idea that incorporating real-world data results in better clinical trial design, improves the site selection and patient recruitment process and generates real-world evidence (RWE) to advance the collective understanding of human health.

This position requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment. We are looking for a highly motivated team player who brings a strong work ethic and accounting skills.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and consolidate internal financial statements for management review.
• Manage general ledger operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Support revenue recognition, deferred revenue analysis, and SaaS/data‑services contract accounting.
• Technical Accounting
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for management and auditors.
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Audit, Controls, and Compliance
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks across the finance function.
• Support compliance for US GAAP, global reporting requirements, and multi‑entity consolidation.
• Financial Planning & Business Finance Partnership
• Support budgeting and forecasting and prepare detailed financial analyses.
• Analyze cost variances and prepare budget‑to‑actual reporting.
• Partner with FP&A and business leads to provide financial insights in a fast‑growing healthcare data environment.
• Operational Accounting Leadership
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and other core accounting functions.
• Support cash flow management, including payables, receivables, cash balances, and controls.
• Lead process improvements, automation, and financial system enhancements

What You Bring to TriNetX:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7-10+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in technology, SaaS, life sciences, or healthcare data industries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong technical accounting skills with ability to research and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience participating in system implementations or automation initiatives