Assistant Corporate Controller

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Assistant Corporate Controller responsible for financial data integrity and compliance at a national third-party administrator. Overseeing audit processes and ensuring accurate reporting under GAAP regulations.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day execution of the year-end audit, serving as the primary operational owner and point of contact for auditor.
Manage the PBC (Prepared by Client) list end-to-end: maintain a tracker of all auditor requests, assign internal owners, set due dates ahead of audit deadlines, and escalate stalls.
Build and maintain an audit-ready close: ensure workpapers, reconciliations, and support are audit-quality at month-end.
Coordinate and draft technical accounting memos for complex areas (revenue recognition, acquisition accounting, lease accounting, equity).
Monitor auditor fee tracker against budget; flag scope creep early and escalate to VP Corporate Controller when out-of-scope requests are presented as in-scope.
Lead interim audit preparation to front-load testing and reduce year-end compression.
Lead & review reconciliation of general ledger accounts prepared by accounting team to subsidiary records monthly to ensure These include bank statements (corporate and custodial bank accounts), fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Prepare and post journal entries (AJEs) and ensure proper classification of.
Assist in financial statement preparation, including account classifications and transactional.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as.
Coordinate with operations and other departments to ensure accurate revenue and receivables reporting.
Analyze budget-to-actual variances and summarize findings for management.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
Contribute to process improvements and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
Assist with FP&A activities and broader corporate finance initiatives as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
3–5 years of public accounting experience or private company accounting experience with full financial statement responsibilities
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting standards, and financial reporting
Proven technical accounting skills, including the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial systems preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Prior healthcare industry experience preferred
Prior experience managing an external audit process; candidates who have owned the PBC list and auditor relationship are strongly preferred
Experience working with Big 4 or large regional audit firms preferred
Familiarity with PE-backed company reporting timelines and investor requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid time off (PTO) and disability leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. GAAPtechnical accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesreconciliationbudget-to-actual analysisfinancial statement preparationFP&A activitiesaudit preparationacquisition accounting

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative mindsetteam-orientedcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipanalytical skillsattention to detailescalation management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA