Assistant Controller

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.

• 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

• Serves as the day-to-day liaison for the external financial statement audit, coordinating PBC requests and supporting work papers
• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 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

• 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