Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager to join a growing healthcare services organization in Rockville, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior accounting leader who can quickly take command of the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide steady financial oversight in a fast-paced environment. The role will work closely with accounting operations and support a sizable, multi-entity business with complex healthcare revenue considerations.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly accounting close process; oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepaid balances, fixed asset activity, and other general ledger transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage accounting for healthcare revenue, including analysis of collection trends and reporting tied to net collection performance.
• Examine claims-related data and confirm that revenue is recorded appropriately and in line with established accounting practices.
• Supervise payroll accounting activity by validating entries recorded.
• Coordinate audit readiness efforts, organize supporting documentation, and serve as a key accounting contact during the annual external audit.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a distributed accounting function, including offshore team members, to promote consistency, accountability, and timely execution.
• Maintain integrity of financial data within NetSuite and related planning tools, including reconciliation activities and support for connected reporting integrations.
• Assume ownership of the accounting function after an initial transition period that includes training across two month-end close cycles.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior responsibility at the Accounting Manager level.
• Strong background in healthcare accounting with proven knowledge of revenue recognition and collections-related accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise leading month-end close activities, general ledger operations, and financial reporting processes.
• Hands-on experience preparing for and supporting external financial statement audits.
• Advanced proficiency with NetSuite is required.
• Degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred.
• Ability to step into a dynamic and fast paced environment, assess priorities, and provide financial leadership.
