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US Health Partners: Assistant Controller (full time)

Location: Austin TX- Hybrid (remote and in office)

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller will serve as the second-in-command within the accounting function, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and supporting financial reporting, audits, and system integrations.

This role is designed for a developing lead with the potential and ambition to grow into a Controller or Chief Accounting Officer position. The individual will help scale a best-in-class function within a private equity-backed, multi-entity healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 606 (revenue recognition).
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for investors and lenders.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure internal controls, policies, and procedures comply with SOX (if applicable) and industry standards.
• Support tax compliance, tax provision calculations, and apportionment for multi-state entities.

Acquisition Integration & Financial Systems

• Assist in integrating newly acquired practices into the company’s accounting framework.
• Work closely with the corporate finance team to implement best practices for financial consolidation.
• Support the implementation and automation of close processes (FloQast, Blackline or similar tools).
• Maintain and improve ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Oversee the AP process, including vendor consolidation strategies and payment cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Implement cost control measures and working capital improvements.

Operational & Strategic Finance Support

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in multi-entity healthcare, private equity, or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 842 (leases), ASC 606 (revenue recognition), and tax compliance.
• Experience in financial close processes, audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar) and close automation tools (FloQast, BlackLine, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ownership mindset and progression toward leadership responsibilities

Preferred Experience:

• Healthcare industry experience, especially within multi-site medical practice roll-ups.
• Exposure to private equity-backed environments with acquisition integrations.
• Experience with financial due diligence and M&A accounting.