Assistant Controller

Emergency Care Partners; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Care Partners is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and locations, overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, supervising staff, and helping build scalable accounting infrastructure to support growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and familiarity with AI tools to streamline close, reporting, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, incl. AR/AP.
• Supervisory experience leading accounting staff.
• Experience with ERP systems and close-management tools.
• Experience using AI tools in accounting to improve processes.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and elimination entries.
• Maintain lease accounting records and month-end calendar.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Lead accounting staff and provide escalation for complex questions.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement process improvements using AI.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

AI accounting tools

Job description

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.

Duties and responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• 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

Audit & Tax

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

Leadership

• 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

Other

• 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

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Experience:

• 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

Skills:

• 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