Controller
Remote , based in NY, NJ
$175,000-$200,000
Overview
A rapidly growing healthcare services organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a Controller role over time.
The organization operates across multiple states and manages a complex multi-entity structure. The Assistant Controller will work directly alongside senior finance leadership, gaining exposure to strategic financial operations, process improvement initiatives, reporting, and team leadership.
This role is not for someone looking to simply complete assigned tasks. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, takes ownership, seeks out opportunities to improve processes, and wants to build a long-term career in finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Controller/CFO in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports
Support multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting
Analyze financial data and identify opportunities for process improvement
Partner with operational teams to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects
Help strengthen accounting controls, documentation, and procedures
Work closely with accounting, AR, collections, and offshore support teams
Participate in special projects and operational improvement initiatives
Take increasing ownership of accounting functions with a clear path toward future Controller responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
Strong accounting foundation with the ability to grow into a leadership role
CPA or accounting background strongly preferred
Healthcare experience a plus, particularly organizations involving insurance billing or complex revenue recognition
Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred
Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
Highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn
Ownership mentality—looks for ways to improve processes rather than simply completing assigned tasks
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments
Desire to build a long-term career path toward Controller-level leadership
Email: Baila@maiplacement.com