Assistant Controller (CPA)

Priviahealth; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401K

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Remote work

Job summary

Privia Health seeks an Assistant Controller to scale financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and lead remote finance teams. This role reports to the Corporate Controller and covers close processes, technical accounting, ERP transformation, and SEC reporting readiness.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting, Big 4/public company experience, CPA, and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX. Healthcare exposure is a plus. Base salary ranges with bonus eligibility are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and public company environments.
• Healthcare or health-tech background preferred.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience managing remote accounting teams.
• Strong communication with executive leadership and external auditors.
• Experience with Workday Financials and/or Microsoft Dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-, quarter-, and year-end closes with GAAP-compliant statements.
• Oversee journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budget-to-actual analyses and reporting.
• Lead M&A accounting integrations for seamless onboarding.
• Provide guidance on ASC 805/606/842 and other standards.
• Prepare inputs for SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and support audits.
• Maintain SOX 404 internal controls framework and liaise with auditors.
• Lead ERP transition efforts including COA design and data migration.
• Oversee treasury operations (banking, ACH/wires, employer benefits).
• Manage and develop a fully remote accounting team.

Skills

Public accounting

Remote team leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Audit readiness

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Workday Financials

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP implementations

Job description

Privia Health is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this key leadership role will be instrumental in scaling our financial operations, strengthening internal controls (SOX), driving key accounting workflows, and leading finance system transformations. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of public accounting and public company experience, with expertise in U.S. GAAP, audit readiness, and leading remote teams.

Primary Job Duties:

Financial Operations & Close Management

Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close routines to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements and reconciliations.

Oversee the review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules across business units.

Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance analyses and operational reporting to deliver actionable insights.

Lead financial integration activities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure seamless onboarding and accounting alignment.

Direct or assist with specialized initiatives and projects as needed, demonstrating strong project management capabilities and a focus on enhancing operational processes.

Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting & Governance

Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and new accounting standards.

Oversee the preparation of supporting accounting data, reconciliations, schedules, and technical input for SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) prepared by the Financial Reporting team.

Maintain and monitor the company's internal controls framework to ensure full SOX 404 compliance.

Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, managing audit schedules, requests, and issue resolution.

Systems, Transformation & Process Improvement

Serve as the functional finance lead for the upcoming ERP transition, assisting with chart of accounts design, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and workflow design.

Identify and execute automation opportunities across existing financial software to streamline close cycles and operational routines.

Treasury Operations

Support operational treasury functions, including banking relationships, electronic fund transfers (ACH/wires), account structure administration, and positive pay management.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage, mentor, and foster accountability across a fully remote accounting team.

Establish clear performance goals to foster continuous development and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certification : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting (Big 4 or large regional preferred) and public company environment experience.
• Background in healthcare, physician practice management, or health-tech environments preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, internal controls design, and the management of internal and external audit engagements.
• Leadership: Proven track record of hiring, managing, and developing remote accounting professionals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across executive leadership, IT, HR, and external auditors.
• Systems: Experience with Workday Financials and/or Microsoft Dynamics highly preferred.
• Specialized Skills: Direct experience with enterprise ERP implementations, income tax provision oversight, or corporate treasury operations highly preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $150,000.00-$175,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs). This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%. The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Remote Requirements

Technical Requirements (for remote workers only, not applicable for onsite/in office work): In order to successfully work remotely, supporting our patients and providers, we require a minimum of 5 MBPS for Download Speed and 3 MBPS for the Upload Speed. This should be acquired prior to the start of your employment. The best measure of your internet speed is to use online speed tests like https://www.speedtest.net/ . This gives you an update as to how fast data transfer is with your internet connection and if it meets the minimum speed requirements. Work with your internet provider if you have questions about your connection. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.

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