Assistant Controller (CPA)

Privia Health•Remote, USA

5d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Privia Health is seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leadership role will help scale financial operations, strengthen SOX internal controls, lead accounting workflows, and support finance system transformations. The role combines financial close management, technical accounting, SEC reporting support, audit coordination, ERP transformation, treasury operations, and leadership of a fully remote accounting team. The Assistant Controller directs month-, quarter-, and year-end close routines; reviews journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; partners with FP&A on variance analysis and operational reporting; and leads financial integration for mergers and acquisitions. The position provides technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and standards, supports SEC filing preparation, monitors SOX 404 controls, and serves as a liaison to external auditors. The role also serves as the functional finance lead for an upcoming ERP transition, including chart of accounts design, data migration, user acceptance testing, and workflow design. It identifies automation and process-improvement opportunities, supports operational treasury activities, and manages, mentors, and develops a remote accounting team. The position requires a CPA and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience. The salary range is $150,000–$175,000 in base pay, with eligibility for an annual bonus targeted at 15%, in addition to the listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience combining public accounting and public company environments.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, and internal controls design.
Experience managing internal and external audit engagements.
Proven ability to hire, manage, and develop remote accounting professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with executive leadership, IT, HR, and external auditors.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm or large regional firm preferred.
Experience in healthcare, physician practice management, or health-tech environments preferred.
Experience with Workday Financials and/or Microsoft Dynamics highly preferred.
Direct experience with enterprise ERP implementations, income tax provision oversight, or corporate treasury operations highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close routines to produce accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and reconciliations.
Oversee review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules across business units.
Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance analyses and operational reporting.
Lead financial integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.
Direct or assist with specialized initiatives and projects, emphasizing project management and process improvement.
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and new accounting standards.
Oversee preparation of supporting accounting data, reconciliations, schedules, and technical input for SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K).
Maintain and monitor the internal controls framework to ensure SOX 404 compliance.
Liaise with external auditors and manage audit schedules, requests, and issue resolution.
Serve as functional finance lead for the ERP transition, supporting chart of accounts design, data migration, user acceptance testing, and workflow design.
Identify and execute automation opportunities across financial software to streamline close cycles and operational routines.
Support treasury operations, including banking relationships, ACH and wire transfers, account structure administration, and positive pay management.
Manage, mentor, and foster accountability across a fully remote accounting team.
Establish performance goals that encourage continuous development and cross-functional alignment.