Controller

Alliance Resource Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting during a period of rapid growth. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the monthly close, drive GAAP-compliant reporting, and help strengthen internal controls while building scalable processes.

You will partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives, oversee audits, and mentor the accounting team as the organization expands, balancing leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• East Coast time zone work is a must.
• Experience leading external audits.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of value-based care models is a plus.
• Hands-on with controls and vendor payments.
• Detail-oriented with ownership and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and ensure financial statements are GAAP-compliant.
• Build and deliver monthly reporting packages with statements, variance analysis, and insights for leadership and CFO.
• Partner with the CFO on reporting, strategic initiatives, and operational decisions.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
• Lead the annual audit process from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, and vendor management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency.
• Help build and develop the accounting team as the organization grows.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Financial reporting

Audit leadership

Internal controls

Team development

Process improvement

Vendor payments

Sage

Rippling

Accounting leadership

Tools

Sage

Rippling

Job description

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will serve as the head of accounting and oversee the company's day-to-day financial operations. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that will play a critical part in building the accounting infrastructure as the organization continues its rapid growth. The ideal candidate enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, and is excited by the opportunity to build scalable processes, strengthen controls, and help shape the future of the finance organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving, high-growth organization at an exciting stage of its evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Build and deliver monthly reporting packages, including financial statements, variance analysis, and keyinsights for executive leadership and the CFO.
• Partner directly with the CFO on financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
• Lead the annual audit process (1st year audit) from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, and vendormanagement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Help build and develop the accounting team as the organization continues to grow.

What we're looking for

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Candidates on East Coast time zone a MUST
• Experience leading external audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with Value-Based Care, ACOs, Medicare Shared Savings Programs (MSSP), or other value-based reimbursement models is a strong plus.
• Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution; implementing controls, vendor payments and other operational deliverables as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership mentality, and independent judgment.
• Experience with Sage and/or Rippling is preferred.