Vice President, Finance – Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Supervise the organization’s accounting and financial functions, ensuring precise reporting, compliance, and financial integrity across all areas of the business.

• Lead the accounting team in executing processes for financial closures, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.

• Manage the complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, ensuring financials are accurate, comprehensive, and delivered consistently and reliably.

• Develop and uphold a structured close calendar with defined deadlines, accountability, and review controls.

• Review and authorize all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements, ensuring they are adequately supported and compliant with GAAP.

• Recognize inefficiencies in the closing process and implement enhancements that boost accuracy, speed, and consistency.

• Provide financial reports that are clear, comprehensible, and actionable for leadership.

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, thoroughly supported, and reviewed, with no aged or unexplained balances.

• Create and enforce standardized reconciliation processes, including documentation, review, and approval workflows.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies among systems (GL, payroll, billing, bank activity) to guarantee full alignment.

• Maintain clear and accurate visibility into cash and the financial position at all times.

• Manage all treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity oversight.

• Monitor cash flow, forecast requirements, and ensure adequate funding across accounts and programs.

• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash movements, and controls concerning disbursements and receipts.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance the company’s internal control environment across all financial operations.

• Establish clear ownership, segregation of duties, and approval structures to mitigate risk and ensure accountability.

• Proactively identify control weaknesses and implement practical, sustainable solutions.

• Ensure readiness for audits at all times with organized documentation and support.

• Act as the primary lead for audits and regulatory reviews.

• Oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for all entities.

• Take responsibility and provide hands-on leadership regarding the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial operations.

• Ensure effective coordination between accounting, billing, payroll, and operations to support accurate financial outcomes.

• Continuously assess and enhance accounting processes using current technologies, automation, and best practices.

• Provide practical recommendations to leadership on tools, systems, and process changes that enhance efficiency and control.

• Collaborate with IT and operational teams to streamline data flow and eliminate system discrepancies.

• Develop scalable, repeatable processes that minimize manual work and reliance on individuals.

• Create and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that offer insights into financial performance.

• Establish clear metrics regarding profitability, cost drivers, and operational efficiency.

• Deliver insights that aid leadership in understanding performance and making informed decisions.

• Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations, ownership, and accountability.

• Train and mentor staff, enhancing technical skills, consistency, and performance over time.

• Build a team capable of executing a disciplined close, strong reconciliations, and reliable reporting.

• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a key financial partner throughout the organization, collaborating closely with operations, leadership, and other departments.

• Effectively communicate financial information to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Engage in client-facing discussions as necessary, representing the financial function with credibility and clarity.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA required. Current certification not necessary.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or leadership position.

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Experience managing audits and collaborating with external auditors.

• Strong systems orientation with proficiency in NetSuite or similar accounting software; capable of evaluating and improving workflows.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with remote work is essential.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Background in healthcare, Medicaid, or government-funded programs is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• Annual bonus potential.

• Retirement savings: We will assist you in saving for your future.

• Career growth opportunities: We support your success, so together, we can thrive.

• Paid training: Earn while you learn and continue to advance with access to internal and external learning opportunities.

• Great work environment: We take pride in our collaborative company culture and the recognition we have received for our diversity initiatives.

• Employer shared health insurance costs.

• Employer paid disability insurance.

• Employer paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Cancer insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance.

• Remote work environment.

• Paid holidays.