Our client is a rapidly growing healthcare technology and services organization focused on transforming healthcare delivery through innovative, value-based care solutions. The company partners with thousands of healthcare providers nationwide, leveraging advanced analytics, technology, and strategic support to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and drive financial performance. With a mission-driven culture and national footprint, the organization is experiencing significant growth and scaling its finance and accounting infrastructure in preparation for future public-company reporting requirements.
Position Summary
This job will play a critical role in the company's financial reporting and accounting organization. This position will lead technical accounting initiatives, oversee U.S. GAAP financial reporting, support future SEC reporting requirements, and drive improvements across the month-end close process. This job combines deep technical accounting expertise with hands‑on ownership of key accounting operations, including general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in public accounting, extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, and a proven ability to implement scalable processes and controls within a fast‑growing organization.
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
- Manage the financial reporting process, including coordination with external auditors, executive leadership, and audit committees.
- Research, analyze, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, stock‑based compensation, acquisition accounting, and other significant transactions.
- Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and supporting documentation.
- Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements, SEC regulations, and reporting requirements to assess impact on the business.
- Oversee quarterly review and annual audit activities with external auditors.
- Ensure effective internal controls and SOX compliance across financial reporting and technical accounting processes.
- Prepare and review lender reporting packages, covenant compliance calculations, and other financing‑related reporting requirements.
- Partner with Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and operational teams to support accounting and reporting initiatives.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Own key month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, including accrual reviews and financial statement analyses.
- Review and oversee internal‑use software capitalization accounting in accordance with ASC 350‑40.
- Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion and resolution of outstanding reconciling items.
- Prepare and review journal entries and account analyses while ensuring proper documentation and support.
- Perform variance and fluctuation analyses to identify and explain significant period‑over‑period changes.
- Coordinate cross‑functional close activities with FP&A, Payroll, HR, and business partners.
- Continuously improve close procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive process improvement initiatives related to accounting operations, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and accelerate the financial close cycle.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve system integrations, reporting capabilities, and overall financial processes.
- Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems, close‑management tools, and reconciliation platforms.
- Establish best practices that enhance data quality, controls, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience managing month‑end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to research, document, and implement accounting guidance for complex transactions.
- Experience working with external auditors and maintaining effective internal controls.
- Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Experience supporting public‑company reporting requirements, including Forms 10‑K and 10‑Q
- Experience with SOX compliance and public‑company readiness initiatives.
- Background in healthcare, technology, SaaS, or other high‑growth industries.
- Familiarity with close‑management and account reconciliation platforms such as FloQast.
- Experience with ERP systems, including NetSuite or similar platforms.
- Working knowledge of data analytics and automation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Alteryx.
- Proven success leading accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a mission‑driven, high‑growth organization at a pivotal stage of expansion.
- High visibility with executive leadership and significant influence over finance transformation initiatives.
- Opportunity to lead public‑company readiness efforts and build scalable accounting processes.
- Fully remote work environment with strong career growth potential.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.