Assistant Controller, Healthcare Tech & SEC Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Controller for a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing healthcare tech company in Dallas, TX. You will oversee month-end close, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and support SEC reporting, while building scalable, AI-enhanced processes.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will mentor staff, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate across FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations on strategic initiatives. Experience with public companies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation required. 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company is required.
• Combination of Big Four/public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience within technology, healthcare technology, SaaS, or other high-growth environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Partner with the Controller on preparation and review of SEC reporting support, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist with evaluating technical accounting matters.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance activities. Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities. Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist with ERP optimization, systems implementations, and accounting process enhancements.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Support due diligence, acquisitions, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Skills

SEC reporting experience

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Automation / AI-enabled solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Controller for a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing healthcare tech company in Dallas, TX. You will oversee month-end close, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and support SEC reporting, while building scalable, AI-enhanced processes.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will mentor staff, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate across FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations on strategic initiatives. Experience with public companies is required.