Assistant Controller

ALLIANCE CLINICAL LLC•Southlake, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will play a critical role managing day-to-day accounting operations for a growing, multi-site clinical research network. This individual will oversee and actively participate in a timely and accurate monthly close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes. The hands-on role is responsible for transactional accounting and reporting. The individual has a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and maintains accounting principles, strong internal controls, and helps scale the accounting infrastructure in a private equity-backed environment. Participates in the continuous process automation, supports the budgeting and forecasting process, and completes additional projects as assigned by the Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA strongly preferred
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience including both public and private experience
Experience with a fast-paced, multi-entity or multi-location environment
Hands-on, detail-oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines
Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving organization
Ability to balance execution and process improvement
Strong communication skills with both finance and operational teams
Be able to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
Have a positive approach to day-to-day tasks and challenges
Be an effective communicator
Have strong character and a high level of integrity

Nice To Haves

Private Equity, Clinical Site Network, multi-site healthcare, or CRO industry experience a plus
Advanced Excel skills and NetSuite experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and financial reporting across a multi-site network in accordance with GAAP
Ensure accurate revenue recognition aligned with clinical trial activity (patient visits and invoiceable) as well as patient stipends and pass-through costs
Lead and maintain the integrity of financial data by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated across cross-functional business segments
Partner with operational and departmental leaders to ensure consistency in coding, reporting, and supporting reliable financial reporting and analysis
Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate, fully supported, and properly tied out. Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to maintain the integrity of financial statements
Perform month-end reviews of financial statement trending and variance analysis on a consolidated level and by business segment, providing insights to management
Prepare bi-weekly payroll for accuracy and completeness, ensure proper recording of payroll journal entries, and conduct detailed payroll variance analysis. Administer and analyze monthly headcount reporting to support financial and operational insights.
Manage the monthly close process across functional areas to meet required timelines
Support monthly management, private equity, and lender reporting requirements as assigned
Assist with annual audit and tax return process and complete statutory reporting requirements
Other duties as assigned