Assistant Controller

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

Job summary

Emergency Care Management LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and to support the Controller in building scalable accounting infrastructure. This role operates across multiple locations and supports growth through organic and acquisitive strategies.

The candidate should have a strong background in GAAP, month-end close, intercompany accounting, and tax coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including AR/AP.
• Prior supervisory experience managing accounting staff.
• Experience with ERP systems and close-management tools.
• Experience using AI tools in accounting to improve processes is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; advanced in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany accounting and elimination entries.
• Maintain lease accounting records and close calendar.
• Assist with financial statement review and analysis.
• Coordinate external audits and tax compliance with advisors.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; provide escalation on complex questions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

AI tools in accounting

Job description

Description

Job Purpose

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

Requirements

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