Assistant Controller

Position Summary: The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the organization by overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic home healthcare environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and healthcare-specific financial regulations.

• Support audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors.

• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and performance feedback.

• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control.

• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. 

• Participate in system upgrades, process improvements, and financial projects.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or a regulated industry.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

• Experience with accounting software (Oracle, Lawson, SAP etc.).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• SEC reporting experience is required.

• Technical accounting experience.

• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred.

• Experience in home healthcare or long-term care financial operations preferred.

• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare compliance standards preferred.

 

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Ability to translate complex BI infrastructure requirements into actionable project plans

• Deep technical knowledge of IBM Cognos system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

• Effectively communicate in English, both oral and written

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Experience developing standard operating procedures and documentation

• Experience working within ITIL or similar support frameworks

• High attention to detail and a commitment to platform reliability and user experience

• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)

• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information

• Multi-task along with attention to detail

• Proactive and service-oriented mindset with a desire to enable analytics at scale

• Self-motivation, organized, time-management, and deductive problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership, planning, and delegation skills

• Work independently and as part of a team