Controller
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New York, NY, US
Company:
The Aspen Group (TAG) is a leading retail healthcare support organization, aiding over 16,000 professionals across various health and wellness offices in the U.S.
Summary:
The Divisional Controller will oversee divisional accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and 10+ years of leadership experience.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: US GAAP, revenue recognition, accounting processes
Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience within accounting leadership, 4-6+ years direct management experience
Job Description:
As a reflection of our current needs, we are very pleased to offer an opportunity to join our Finance team as a Divisional Controller. The Divisional Controller is a critical accounting leadership role within the organization with the main objective to partner with the Division Leadership Team and TAG Corporate Accounting office. This operationally focused divisional controllership position will be responsible for overseeing the divisional accounting operations, month end close, monthly financial reporting package including MD&A and revenue recognition accounting, as well as related compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to design and improve accounting processes with a division experiencing rapid growth. Key success factors for this position are the ability to continuously redesign, improve and maintain financial close processes to support planned growth and increased complexity. This role will report to the TAG Corporate Controller but also partner closely with other key leaders within accounting office and WellNow.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close process for the division (WellNow Urgent Care) and ensure accurate and timely completion of all accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and TAG Corporate accounting policies and practices
- Own other specific accounting and financial reporting related operations for the division, with a focus around revenue recognition, contractual allowances, bad debt reserves and payroll.
- Understand and execute TAG Corporate standard accounting policies and practices, while also designing and executing division specific accounting processes and practices
- Evaluate accounting issues as they arise and recommend accounting process and procedure improvements and changes
- Partner with the division’s finance/FP&A, operations, and corporate functional leadership in all questions related to the daily accounting plus the accounting impact and treatment for projects, initiatives, and other transactions
- Partner with the division’s revenue cycle management and payer strategy teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of revenue and related AR allowances. This includes designing a system of processes, controls, and automation specific to the division’s revenue cycle and systems
- Partner with shared services teams in AP, payroll, treasury, etc. that support the division
- Perform financial controls assessment for key processes and make improvements and efficiencies to ensure they operate effectively, including optimization of ERP and other systems
- Coordinate and manage the financial statement audit activities specific to the division, including scheduling and management of key tasks and open items to ensure timely completion
- Build effective teams through hiring and training, including team development, resource allocation, professional development, and engagement
- Develop, maintain, and present department metrics/OKR’s to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations
- In partnership with TAG, develop resource and other direct spend budgets specific to the accounting function
- Lead or assist in supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence, transaction closing, and post-close integration activities
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required, MBA a plus
- 10+ years of relevant experience within accounting leadership with 4-6+ years direct management experience
- Public/private experience preferred
- Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification a plus
- Experience with specific accounting standards such as business combinations/fair value, revenue recognition, and consolidation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications most notably Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of healthcare / medical billing practices and systems a plus
- M&A experience in financial diligence, purchase accounting, and integration a plus
- Workday financials experience a plus
- Highly motivated self-starter, with the ability to multi-task and independently complete assignments within tight time constraints and deadlines
- Strong communication, customer service, and leadership skills, with ability to interact with senior management and clinical teams, and present ideas in a concise and digestible manner
Salary: 187,000-220,000k plus bonus/incentives
A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match.