Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

At Clarest Health , we are a leading healthcare organization committed to transforming patient care through innovative pharmacy services and personalized medication management. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by leveraging technology, industry expertise, and medication data analytics to improve clinical outcomes, streamline medication management, and drive cost-effective solutions.

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations within a growing healthcare organization. This role serves as a key partner to executive leadership, driving financial reporting, operational scalability, process improvement, compliance, and long-term business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, executive-level leadership experience, and the ability to build scalable financial infrastructure while supporting organizational growth in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Location:

Position is based on-site in our Vienna, VA office

Salary range: $235 - $250k + bonus + equity

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer

Travel:
Up to 10%

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care & Telemedicine – healthcare at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere
• One Village Wellness Support – personalized health, wellness, and caregiver support resources for employees and their families
• 401k with company match
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial close, and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, scalability, operational excellence, and financial integrity across the organization.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate financial statements, executive reporting packages, dashboards, and operational analyses that support executive leadership, board-level visibility, and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the organization’s internal control environment, financial governance, regulatory compliance, and audit activities while proactively identifying financial and operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support organizational stability and growth.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long‑range modeling, operational strategy, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and insights related to operational investments, vendor partnerships, business initiatives, contract decisions, and resource allocation to support informed decision-making across the organization.
• Lead finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including system optimization, automation, reporting enhancements, and scalable infrastructure development that improve efficiency, visibility, and organizational performance.
• Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial stewardship activities to support operational stability and long‑term financial health.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational expansion initiatives through financial due diligence, integration planning, and scalable financial infrastructure development.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with executive leadership, operations, HR, IT, compliance, and other business leaders to strengthen operational alignment, improve organizational performance, and support enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing accounting and finance organization by establishing clear expectations, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by translating complex financial data into actionable business insights that support organizational strategy, operational decision‑making, and long‑term growth.
• Support executive…