Remote Controller: Scale Finance for a Healthcare Startup

FamilyWell; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Benefits package

Remote-friendly

Job summary

FamilyWell, a venture-backed healthcare startup, seeks an experienced Controller to own accounting operations, lead full-cycle accounting and tax, and build scalable financial infrastructure. The role reports to the CFO and drives monthly closes, tax compliance, and internal controls for a national footprint.

The Controller will partner with finance, RCM, HR, and operations to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, accurate revenue recognition, and robust cash flow management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and tax, with at least 2–3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, multi-state tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing the monthly close process and producing accurate, timely financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a remote, fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and continuously improve the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and close checklist as the company scales.
• Partner with the RCM and clinical operations teams to ensure accurate revenue and accounts receivable accounting across payers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-state tax compliance

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Communication

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Claude

Candid

Sigma

Job description

FamilyWell, a venture-backed healthcare startup, seeks an experienced Controller to own accounting operations, lead full-cycle accounting and tax, and build scalable financial infrastructure. The role reports to the CFO and drives monthly closes, tax compliance, and internal controls for a national footprint.

The Controller will partner with finance, RCM, HR, and operations to ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, accurate revenue recognition, and robust cash flow management.