Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Journal Entries, Leadership, Mathematics, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Staff Policies, Time Management, Variance Analysis
DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization's accounting operations and provides day-to-day leadership over payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and selected accounting processes. In a healthcare environment, this role helps ensure timely close support, operational reporting, policy compliance, staff accountability, and continuity of department operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee daily accounting operations and support execution of the monthly and annual close.
- Supervise the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing teams to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-compliant processing.
- Review payroll reconciliations, AP activity, vendor controls, purchasing workflow compliance, and expense coding accuracy.
- Assist with journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and preparation of financial schedules.
- Prepare and review operational and financial reports for leadership.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, procedure documentation, and internal control improvements.
- Coordinate with HR, operations, and department leaders on payroll, spending requests, and workflow issues.
- Serve as backup to the Controller and provide coverage for accounting leadership needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing (May supervise accounting staff as assigned)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting of finance required.
- 5-8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience required.
- 2-3+ yeas of supervisory experience.
- Healthcare, physician practice, multi-site, or healthcare services experience strongly preferred.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, AP controls, purchasing workflows, financial reporting, ERP systems, and Excel.
Success Measures:
Accurate payroll, timely AP processing, purchasing compliance, on-time close support deliverables, improved workflow discipline, and strong staff accountability.
Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language.
Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required.
Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
Computer Skills: Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.
Certificates, Licenses:
Other Skills and Abilities: Proven working experience as a Financial Controller. Thorough knowledge of GAAP and Cash Basis. Experience with creating financial statements. Experience in general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively; Able to listen and respond well to questions and feedback.