
Assistant Controller (Orlando Area)
- Orlando, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Overview and ResponsibilitiesSummaryThe Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the organization by overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting strategic decision-making in a dynamic home healthcare environment.Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and healthcare-specific financial regulations.
- Support audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors.
- Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Participate in system upgrades, process improvements, and financial projects.
- Background investigation (company-wide)
- Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in healthcare or a regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with accounting softwares (Oracle, Lawson, SAP etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- SEC reporting experience is required.
- Technical accounting experience.
- Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement preferred.
- Experience in home healthcare or long-term care financial operations preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare compliance standards preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Ability to translate complex BI infrastructure requirements into actionable project plans
- Deep technical knowledge of IBM Cognos system administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience developing standard operating procedures and documentation
- Experience working within ITIL or similar support frameworks
- High attention to detail and a commitment to platform reliability and user experience
- Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
- Multi-task along with attention to detail
- Proactive and service-oriented mindset with a desire to enable analytics at scale
- Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
- Strong leadership, planning, and delegation skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Email transmission and communication
- Internet navigation and research
- Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
- Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
- Lift and carry office equipment at times
- Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
- Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
- Generous paid time Off and paid holidays
- Overtime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needs
- Employee recognition program
- Bonus and incentive opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
- Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
- EAP
- 401k
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
- HSA and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services