Overview

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the accounting department's operations, including ownership of monthly reporting, financial statement preparation, accounting analysis, budgeting, tax compliance, fixed assets, and financial audits. This role collaborates with various levels within the organization and external parties, such as auditors and lenders. The Assistant Controller relies on their experience and judgment to contribute to the achievement of departmental and individual goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing and maintaining accounting principles and practices that comply with GAAP, tax requirements, and management reporting requirements
• Manage month end close process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results
• Supports the implementation of best practices for achieving company-specific finance and accounting functional objectives
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of summary analyses on departmental results that accompany monthly reporting packages
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure of the company
• Interfaces with the Board, lenders, rating agencies and investors and presents financial data and analysis
• Serves as a thought partner to the senior leadership team on finance and accounting related matters
• Ensure tax compliance for income and sales and use tax, as well as transfer pricing for international entities
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and assists in the coordination of activities for periodic audits by internal and external entities
• Supports the production of periodic financial reports, ensuring that the reported results comply with GAAP or international financial reporting standards
• Coordinates activities in the preparation of periodic audits by internal and external entities
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit
• Ensures that record systems and procedures are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Oversees accounting for and integration of acquired entities, including purchase accounting and preparation of purchase price allocation with third party vendor

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proven experience leading and managing a team, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities and the ability to foster a collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in a healthcare technology company or a company with recurring revenue cycles
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Min

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $145,000.00/Yr.