Assistant Controller

Assistant System Controller

Location: Boston, MA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Flexible Schedule (2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)

Compensation: $122,000–$175,000 Base Salary

Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits for Individual and Family Coverage

Position Overview

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to identify an Assistant System Controller to support its financial leadership team in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will provide leadership and oversight across general accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and other key accounting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and partnering with senior leadership in a complex, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge, proven management experience, and an approachable, collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, cash management, and related accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, including senior and staff-level accountants and functional leaders.
• Support the Controller in maintaining a strong internal control environment and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee monthly close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, subsystem postings, and financial data accuracy.
• Review monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Establish, standardize, and document accounting policies and procedures to improve consistency and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Treasury on cash flow management, banking relationships, and cash management processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance financial systems.
• Support the integration of new entities and operations, ensuring consistent accounting practices and controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with the Controller and Finance Leadership team on special projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Previous experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Healthcare or other complex, multi-entity industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, audit processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Approachable, positive leadership style with the ability to build relationships, develop teams, and manage multiple priorities.