ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Legent Health•Plano, TX

25d

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and compliance activities across the organization. The role helps maintain accurate financial records, deliver timely reporting for leadership and investors, support audits, and improve processes in a multi-entity healthcare environment. The Assistant Controller also mentors accounting team members and collaborates with Revenue Cycle, HR/Payroll, Supply Chain, and Operations. Responsibilities span financial operations and general ledger oversight, month- and year-end close, financial reporting and compliance, budgeting and forecasting, systems and process improvement, and team leadership. The position supports annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modeling, system upgrades, integrations, technology implementations, and standardized accounting procedures for acquisitions and newly onboarded facilities. Legent Health describes its culture as supportive and values-driven, with a mission to provide first-class healthcare and a vision centered on compassionate, quality care. The company offers competitive salary and performance incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, wellness programs, and career development and training opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
Proven experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner with finance and non-finance leaders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and modeling.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-eligible status is strongly preferred.
Accounting experience in healthcare, multi-entity, or private-equity-backed organizations is ideal.
Experience with general ledger systems such as Sage Intacct and financial reporting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, fixed assets, and general ledger maintenance.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules for accuracy and completeness.
Oversee multi-entity accounting processes, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
Help maintain and optimize the chart of accounts and financial reporting structures.
Lead components of the monthly close to support timely and accurate reporting.
Prepare or review key reconciliations, including bank, accrual, prepaid, payroll, revenue, and capital expenditure reconciliations.
Support variance analysis, flux commentary, and monthly leadership reporting packages.
Assist with year-end activities, audit preparation, and coordination with external auditors.
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls and compliance with SOX-aligned processes and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Assist with policy development, documentation, and ongoing compliance reviews.
Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial modeling.
Partner with operations leaders to understand performance metrics, expense trends, and financial drivers.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls.
Support system upgrades, integrations, and implementation of new technologies, such as Sage Intacct, ADP, Concur, and procurement platforms.
Help develop standardized procedures for acquisitions and newly onboarded facilities.
Guide, train, and support staff accountants and AP/AR team members.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, and Operations to promote data accuracy and operational alignment.
Assist with onboarding new entities and maintaining consistent accounting practices during acquisitions.