Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for an Assistant Controller in Phoenix, AZ.

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong, technology-forward Assistant Controller to own the day-to-day financial operations of the company. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant who thrives on getting into the details, building efficient processes, and leveraging modern tools to scale a finance function across a multi-country clinic network. The Assistant Controller will report directly to senior leadership and partners across the business to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial information.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile accounts, review journal entries, and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Deliver financial reporting packages to leadership with clear commentary on variances and trends.

Technical Accounting

• Serve as in-house expert on accounting treatment for revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany activity across a multi-location and multi-country footprint, and other technical areas.
• Research and document positions on new or complex transactions.
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.

Systems & Technology

• Act as the finance system owner for Sage Intacct (or comparable ERP), including configuration, dimensions, reporting, and integrations with adjacent tools (AP automation, expense management, payroll, billing systems, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and reduce close cycle time.
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and data extracts; comfort with SQL, advanced Excel, or BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) is strongly preferred.
• Lead or support finance technology evaluations and implementations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal control procedures appropriate for a multi-location healthcare services business.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions, including US, Canada, and UK considerations.

Audit & External Partners

• Manage the annual external audit, including preparation of schedules, workpapers, and responses to auditor requests.
• Coordinate with tax preparers, banking partners, and other external stakeholders.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Provide analysis to support pricing, location performance, capital decisions, and operational initiatives.
• Partner with operations and leadership to translate financial data into actionable insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful time in a senior accountant, accounting manager, or assistant controller role. Public accounting background is a plus.
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close mechanics.
• Hands-on ERP experience required; Sage Intacct experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to configure, optimize, and report out of a modern accounting system.
• High technology aptitude: advanced Excel required; experience with SQL, BI tools, or scripting and automation (Python, Power Query, etc.) is a meaningful plus.
• Experience in multi-location, services, or healthcare-adjacent businesses is a plus. Exposure to multi-currency or international operations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward building scalable processes rather than working around broken ones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain accounting concepts to non-finance partners.
• Comfortable operating as an individual contributor today, with the runway to build and lead a team over time.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.