Assistant Controller

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION: 

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization’s accounting operations and provides day-to-day leadership over payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and selected accounting processes. In a healthcare environment, this role helps ensure timely close support, operational reporting, policy compliance, staff accountability, and continuity of department operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and support execution of the monthly and annual close. 
• Supervise the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing teams to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-compliant processing. 
• Review payroll reconciliations, AP activity, vendor controls, purchasing workflow compliance, and expense coding accuracy. 
• Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and preparation of financial schedules. 
• Prepare and review operational and financial reports for leadership. 
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procedure documentation, and internal control improvements. 
• Coordinate with HR, operations, and department leaders on payroll, spending requests, and workflow issues. 
• Serve as backup to the Controller and provide coverage for accounting leadership needs. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing (May supervise accounting staff as assigned)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting of finance required. 
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience required.
• 2-3+ yeas of supervisory experience. 
• Healthcare, physician practice, multi-site, or healthcare services experience strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, AP controls, purchasing workflows, financial reporting, ERP systems, and Excel. 

Success Measures:

Accurate payroll, timely AP processing, purchasing compliance, on-time close support deliverables, improved workflow discipline, and strong staff accountability.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language. 

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required. 

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly. 

Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses: 

Other Skills and Abilities: Proven working experience as a Financial Controller. Thorough knowledge of GAAP and Cash Basis. Experience with creating financial statements. Experience in general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively; Able to listen and respond well to questions and feedback.