Vice President, Finance & Controller

Palco; Marietta (GA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

Paid training

Job summary

Palco is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Controller to direct the close, reporting, treasury, and internal controls for a remote role. You will lead the accounting organization across entities, drive process improvements, and partner with leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The role requires CPA and 7+ years of experience with at least 3 years in leadership, including GAAP knowledge and NetSuite expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA required; does not need to be current.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 in leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Full-cycle G/L experience: journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting software.
• Remote work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close end-to-end.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
• Maintain reconciliations and ensure audit readiness.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and banking relationships.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor profitability and performance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & CONTROLLER (REMOTE) We’re Palco. We provide the management, support, and systems behind self-directed programs—the services that help people hire, pay, and manage their own caregivers with confidence. With 25+ years of experience as a national provider operating in over 17 states, we keep people at the center of everything we do. Through innovative technology and decades of expertise, we help states and partners run stronger, more compliant, and efficient programs. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and build smarter, more human-centered solutions that put power back in people’s hands. Want to learn more about joining our team?

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end, ensuring financials are accurate, complete, and delivered on a consistent, reliable timeline
• Establish and enforce a disciplined close calendar with clear deadlines, ownership, and review controls
• Review and approve all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements, ensuring they are fully supported and aligned with GAAP
• Identify breakdowns in the close process and implement improvements that increase accuracy, speed, and consistency

Reconciliations & Financial Integrity

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled monthly, supported, and reviewed, with no aged or unexplained balances
• Build and enforce standardized reconciliation processes, including documentation, review, and approval workflows
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems (GL, payroll, billing, bank activity) to ensure full alignment
• Maintain clear, accurate visibility into cash and financial position at all times

Treasury & Cash Management

• Own all treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity oversight
• Monitor cash flow, forecast needs, and ensure sufficient funding across accounts and programs
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash movement, and controls around disbursements and receipts
• Implement processes and controls that ensure security, accuracy, and visibility of all cash activity

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, own, and continuously improve the company’s internal control environment across all financial operations
• Establish clear ownership, segregation of duties, and approval structures to reduce risk and ensure accountability
• Proactively identify control gaps and implement practical, sustainable solutions
• Ensure audit readiness at all times with clean documentation and support
• Serve as the primary lead for audits and regulatory reviews

Accounting Operations Ownership

• Own and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for all entities
• Take accountability and provide hands‑on leadership for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial operations
• Ensure strong coordination between accounting, billing, payroll, and operations to support clean financial outcomes

Process Improvement & Technology

• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes using current technologies, automation, and best practices
• Make practical recommendations to leadership on tools, systems, and process changes that improve efficiency and control
• Partner with IT and operational teams to streamline data flow and eliminate system gaps
• Build scalable, repeatable processes that reduce manual work and reliance on individuals

Metrics, Dashboards & Profitability

• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide visibility into financial performance
• Create clear metrics around profitability, cost drivers, and operational efficiency
• Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance and make informed decisions
• Translate financial data into meaningful, usable information for both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

Leadership, Team Management & Development

• Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, ownership, and accountability
• Train and mentor staff, strengthening technical skills, consistency, and performance over time
• Build a team that can execute a disciplined close, strong reconciliations, and reliable reporting
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional & External Communication

• Serve as a key financial partner across the organization, working closely with operations, leadership, and other departments
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in client‑facing discussions as needed, representing the financial function with credibility and clarity
• Support leadership with insights, recommendations, and financial guidance.

Qualifications

• CPA required. Does not need to be current.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated full-cycle General Ledger (G/L) experience, including journal entries, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting and payroll processes, including payroll-related reconciliations and compliance considerations.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
• Strong systems orientation with experience in NetSuite or similar accounting software; ability to evaluate and improve workflows
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis, and data reporting.
• Remote work experience required
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, or government-funded programs preferred

Join Us

• This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
• Company benefits designed for you:
• Generous Paid time off.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
• Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
• Great

Work Environment

We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for our diversity efforts. Benefits package:

• Employer shared Health Insurance cost
• Employer paid Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Remote work environment
• Paid holidays
• When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:
• Bring your authentic self to work.
• Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
• Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
• Experience work/life balance.
• Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do. Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.