Assistant Controller

Marathon Health

Assistant Controller overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting at Marathon Health. Collaborating with finance teams to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Controller in leading and developing the Accounting team through coaching, training, and mentorship to promote engagement, retention, and professional growth.
Oversee and support general accounting functions, including month close, intercompany accounting, account reconciliations, cash management, balance sheet analysis, and financial reporting.
Manage the financial consolidation process to ensure timely and accurate consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Assist in managing the annual audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
Evaluate, develop, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, consistency across the organization
Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
Support accounting and financial integration activities related to acquisitions and other business transactions.
Collaborate with FP&A, operational leaders and other corporate functions to support accurate KPI reporting, financial analysis and strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and implementation of accounting best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of 8 years' experience effectively building and leading a team and managing accounting functions in a public company, private equity-backed company, or similar environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
Experience with consolidated financial reporting and GAAP compliance
Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls
Exposure to M&A accounting and integration activities preferred
Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Experience improving accounting processes, systems, and controls
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage, unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources, Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
Family Friendly & Reproductive Health Benefits: Family-building and hormonal health benefits and paid parental leave
Time-Based Benefits: Generous PTO or FTO, Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
Financial Support: Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance, Supplemental Life, Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

general accountingmonth closeintercompany accountingaccount reconciliationscash managementbalance sheet analysisfinancial reportingconsolidated financial reportingGAAP compliancetechnical accounting

Soft Skills

coachingtrainingmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailprocess improvementability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financeCPA