Financial Controller (Must reside in Austin, TX)

vcfo; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits for employees and families

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is hiring a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting operations remotely. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of accounting and finance leadership experience including 3 years at the Controller level. Key responsibilities include managing daily accounting operations, preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements, and collaborating with leadership on strategic decisions. This role offers competitive compensation, full medical benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller-level role.
• Industry experience in startups or brokerage/fiduciary preferred.
• Experience in startups or brokerage/fiduciary environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, general ledger, revenue recognition, and payroll across five entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management dashboards.
• Maintain internal controls; build scalable accounting processes.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership and guide strategic decisions.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

CPA

Tools

QBO Enterprise

Veridy Billing System

Job description

🚀 We’re Hiring: Financial Controller (Fully Remote | Central Time Zone Required)

vcfo is partnering with an Austin-based, mission-driven healthcare innovator that’s redefining what healthcare coverage should be — human, accessible, and truly effective.

This organization combines innovative plan design, advanced technology, and a compassion-first philosophy to deliver unbelievably great healthcare plans to employers, independent contractor organizations, associations, and individuals and their families. Their mission is bold and meaningful: more choice, better coverage, better pricing — and humanity back in healthcare.

💼 About the Role

The Financial Controller will serve as the financial backbone of the organization during an exciting phase of growth. This leader will own the accounting function end to end, ensure financial accuracy and integrity, and partner closely with leadership to drive informed, strategic decisions.

This is a fully remote role (Central Time Zone required) offering high visibility, real influence, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

🧠 What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, general ledger, revenue recognition, and payroll across five entities
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management dashboards
• Maintain and enhance internal controls; build scalable accounting processes
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with insurance, healthcare, and financial regulations
• Partner cross-functionally on product, pricing, and operational initiatives
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience
• 3+ years in a Controller-level role
• Industry experience in startups or brokerage/fiduciary preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with QBO Enterprise and Veridy Billing System is a plus
• Strong GAAP and internal controls expertise
• Proven success in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Make a real impact at a mission-driven organization transforming healthcare
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking, innovative leadership team
• Enjoy a remote-first culture that truly values its people
• Influence financial strategy in a rapidly scaling organization
• Competitive compensation with meaningful growth opportunities
• Full medical benefits for employees and families