Assistant Controller - Private Equity
Jobot
Dallas, TX
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$165,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, Scalable System Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a rapidly growing healthcare organization backed by private equity, focused on scaling operations while building a best-in-class finance and accounting function. The company recently implemented Workday and is actively strengthening internal controls, standardizing processes, and enhancing reporting to support continued growth and future strategic initiatives.
Why join us?
High-visibility role within a PE-backed healthcare organization undergoing significant growth and transformation
Opportunity to help build scalable accounting infrastructure and internal controls
Direct partnership with senior finance leadership
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits
Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Job Details
The Assistant Controller will play a key leadership role in managing day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with the Controller to stabilize, document, and enhance accounting processes and internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with a strong foundation in public accounting and hands-on private industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy
Assist in the preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements
Partner with the Controller to design, implement, and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
Help drive process improvements and standardization following the recent Workday implementation
Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, including audit planning, coordination, and issue resolution
Support accounting implications of growth initiatives, including new locations, service lines, and acquisitions
Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific accounting and regulatory requirements
Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to senior and staff accountants
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, revenue cycle, and IT teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Combination of public accounting experience (Big 4 or national/regional firm preferred) and private industry experience
Prior experience in healthcare strongly preferred
Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or transformation environment highly desirable
Hands-on experience with Workday Financials required or strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
Proven ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a changing environment
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com