Assistant Controller

Privia Health•Remote, USA

9d•$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, drive accounting workflows, and lead finance system transformations. The role combines financial operations and close management, technical accounting and SEC reporting, systems transformation, treasury support, and leadership of a fully remote accounting team. The Assistant Controller will direct month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities; oversee accounting entries and reconciliations; provide technical accounting guidance; support SEC filings and audits; and maintain the company’s SOX 404 controls framework. The position will also serve as the functional finance lead for an upcoming ERP transition, pursue automation and process improvements, support treasury operations, and mentor and develop accounting professionals. This role offers a base salary range of $150,000–$175,000, exclusive of bonuses and benefits, and is eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%. The role may be performed remotely; remote workers must meet the stated minimum internet speed requirements. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset internet costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience combining public accounting and public company environment experience.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, internal controls design, and management of internal and external audit engagements.
Proven track record of hiring, managing, and developing remote accounting professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, IT, HR, and external auditors.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
Big Four or large regional public accounting experience 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, applying project management skills and improving operational processes.
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) prepared by the Financial Reporting team.
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 the functional finance lead for the upcoming 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, electronic fund transfers (ACH and wires), account structure administration, and positive pay management.
Manage, mentor, and foster accountability across a fully remote accounting team.
Establish performance goals that support continuous development and cross-functional alignment.