Hybrid Assistant Controller – CPA, Team Leader in Healthcare

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to identify an Assistant System Controller to support its financial leadership team in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will provide leadership and oversight across general accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and other key accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Healthcare or multi-entity industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and related functions across multiple entities.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals including senior and staff accountants.
• Support Controller in maintaining internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Oversee monthly close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and reporting packs for senior leadership.
• Establish and document accounting policies to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with Treasury on cash flow management and banking relationships.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate processes.
• Support integration of new entities ensuring consistent accounting practices.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate on special projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to identify an Assistant System Controller to support its financial leadership team in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will provide leadership and oversight across general accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and other key accounting functions.