Controller

Synapticure; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapticure, a leader in virtual care for neurodegenerative diseases, seeks a skilled Controller to manage financial operations. This remote-first position demands expertise in accounting, compliance, and leadership to enhance financial processes. Join a dedicated team focused on transforming patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Home office stipend

Generous paid time off and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance with a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
• Experience in healthcare services companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee procedures for financial entries, revenue recognition.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reports.
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Financial Compliance

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Brex

Job description

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About Synapticure
As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers and health plans, including CMS' new GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to partner with our Head of Finance and oversee the accounting operations of our organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in our accounting processes. The Controller will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and implementing process improvements. This position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and attention to detail to safeguard the company’s financial health and support business growth.

Job Duties – What You’ll Be Doing

• Accounting Operations: Develop and oversee procedures for financial entries, including revenue recognition, expense management, capitalization procedures, depreciation, amortization, and tax schedules
• Financial Close Process: Monitor month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Financial Statements & Reporting: Prepare and review accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Internal Controls, Tax & Compliance: Implement and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Audit Coordination: Manage external audit processes and collaborate with auditors to ensure financial transparency and compliance
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Partner with the Head of Finance to oversee cash management, ensuring liquidity for operational needs. Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely collections and payments
• Cost Optimization & Efficiency: Identify and recommend cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies
• Team Development & Leadership: Build, develop, and supervise a future accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance finance department
• Systems & Process Improvements: Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting software and financial systems. Continuously enhance financial processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
  
  
  
  
  

Requirements – What We Look For In You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• CPA or CMA certification (preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations
• Experience within healthcare services companies (MSO/PC structures) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle management preferred
• Knowledge of grant accounting is a plus
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Brex
• Experience with ERP implementation, financial systems, and process automation tools
• Expertise in managing tax regulations and compliance matters
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  
  
  

We’re founded by a patient and caregiver, and we’re a remote-first company. This means our values are at the heart of everything we do, and while we’re located all across the country, these principles are what tie us together around a common identity:

• Relentless focus on patients and caregivers. We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we have the privilege to serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do
• Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease. Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients’ circumstances and meet that challenge every day with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and most importantly – with hope
• Seek to understand, and stay curious. We start by listening to one another, our partners, our patients, and their caregivers. We communicate with authenticity and humility, prioritizing honesty and directness while recognizing we always have something to learn
• Embrace the opportunity. We are energized by the importance of our mission and bias toward action
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Remote-first work environment with a home office stipend
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development opportunities and career growth potential
  
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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