Senior Accountant (with path to Assistant Controller/ Controller)

Mai Placement • Brooklyn, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

A mental health services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its lean finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take ownership, gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, and grow into an Assistant Controller or Controller role as the company continues to expand. The organization currently operates multiple outpatient clinics with additional growth planned. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers significant visibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to help build the finance infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience
• Healthcare or healthcare services experience required
• Strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
• Driven, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting candidates with healthcare clients are encouraged to apply
• Multi-entity experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and prepare journal entries
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with budgeting, audits, and financial analysis
• Partner directly with the CFO on accounting initiatives
• Support accounting across multiple entities and clinic locations
• Review work completed by an offshore accounting resource
• Help improve accounting processes and prepare the company for future growth

Benefits

• Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior