Assistant Controller
Confidential Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join a growing healthcare organization. This individual will play a key role in managing the accounting function, supporting financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and helping drive operational excellence across the finance organization.
The ideal candidate combines a strong public accounting foundation with progressive corporate accounting leadership experience in a public company or private equity-backed environment. This is a hybrid position in office 2-3 days per week in Baltimore.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in overseeing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audits and tax reporting requirements.
Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting processes, and reporting efficiencies.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning initiatives.
Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insights and decision support.
Mentor and develop accounting team members while helping establish best practices.
Assist in preparing financial presentations and reporting packages for executive leadership, lenders, investors, or board members.
Participate in acquisition integrations, due diligence activities, and other strategic finance projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA designation required.
3-5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Additional experience in a public company and/or private equity-backed portfolio company accounting leadership role preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience supporting audits and managing external auditor relationships.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Preferred Experience
Healthcare, healthcare services, physician practice management, revenue cycle, or multi-site service organization experience.
Prior experience with private equity-backed organizations experiencing rapid growth.
Exposure to financial reporting in a multi-entity environment.
Experience improving accounting processes, implementing controls, and driving automation initiatives.
Success Profile
The successful candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader who brings a strong technical accounting foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role offers significant visibility to senior leadership and opportunities for future advancement within the finance organization.