Controller

Apex Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Global is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting, accounts payable, and treasury for dedicated client portfolios. You will manage day-to-day financial operations, deliver timely financial reporting, and support budgeting, planning, and analysis initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to optimize internal controls and processes within a healthcare-adjacent environment. Office-based position in New York.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Accounting or equivalent finance degree.
• Healthcare industry knowledge is preferred.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and reporting experience.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and ad-hoc deliverables for client portfolios.
• Lead team KPI monitoring and financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate internal/external communications and regulatory reporting.
• Provide proactive transparency on cash flow and operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Learning new systems

Education

BS/MS in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

# **Job Purpose**Main objectives: Client service, team management, and quality control over deliverables. · Oversee the delivery of Accounting, AP, and Treasury services; liaison between the client and other AGS service lines · The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations and serves as subject matter expert to their respective clients on the portfolio’s financial activities, including accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, planning and analysis, internal controls, audit, tax, financing and chow related transactions, and onboarding and offboarding initiatives. · Single point person that knows · The Controller will report to the Director of Accounting# ****Duties & Responsibilities****Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunication and Routine Tasks· Develop and monitor execution of project plans for the completion of all monthly and ad-hoc deliverables· Monitor and Report on team KPI’s· Approve financial reporting issuances· Oversee and coordinate all internal and external communication related to assigned portfolios; collaborate cross functionally and formally articulate all financial updates – including daily financial operations and general accounting, monthly financial reporting, and annual financial and regulatory reporting requirements.· Provide proactive transparency to the client on financial activities – such as cash projections – in conjunction with collections and expenses expected daily and weekly and monthly activities – providing reporting, analytics, and financial support for day-to-day financial operations with an expected outcome of a smooth client experience.· Present a thorough understanding of general accounting principles, cash management and accounts payable operations, and cost reimbursement principles; analyze financial forecasts and effectively report on operational goals.· Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting, budget to actual trends, variance reports for the clients’ review and approval.· Conduct weekly (L10) meetings (on Mondays) with the senior members of their team to ensure goal-oriented initiatives are being accomplished and identify and resolve issues.· Oversee staff and resourceso Monitor workload allocations and assign roleso Review timesheets and approve PTO and other personnel matterso Conduct periodic check-ins; and provide regular constructive feedbacko Conduct performance reviews and present salary increaseso Develop current and future staffing requirementso Interview and recruit department candidatesProactive· Drive detailed financial analysis with thought leadership, and strategic insights by leveraging detailed and comprehensive financial metrics, providing strategic recommendations on operational and financial initiatives.· Recommend and implement new processes to streamline workflows and promote process efficiencies and effectiveness.Qualifications· Possess a BS or MS in Accounting· Background in finance/accounting and knowledge of the healthcare industry· Understand accounting processes and flow of information between systems· Good working knowledge of Excel and data analysis· Ability to manage a team and promote productivity· Communicates proactively, clearly, and timely· Able to prioritize and meet deadlines· Operate independently; seeks counsel for more complex matters· Attentive to detail· Able to rapidly learn new systems and policies· Technologically forward-thinking approach· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills· Ability to systemize and streamline processes· Ability to handle multiple requests, prioritize, and respond quickly and efficiently· Ability to handle ambiguity· Ability to prioritize effectively· Proactive and resourceful approach—taking the initiative to ask, learn, and make things happen· A personable, energetic, and fun attitudeWorking ConditionsThis job occurs in an office environment with mostly sedentary work.