VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & CONTROLLER

Palco•Boston, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance & Controller oversees the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and financial integrity across all business functions. This position manages the accounting team and leads the processes for financial close, audits, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting skills, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to support a dynamic, growing organization.

Requirements

CPA required. Does not need to be current.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
Strong systems orientation with experience in NetSuite or similar accounting software; ability to evaluate and improve workflows
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Remote work experience required
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred
Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, or government-funded programs preferred

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process end-to-end, ensuring financials are accurate, complete, and delivered on a consistent, reliable timeline
Establish and enforce a disciplined close calendar with clear deadlines, ownership, and review controls
Review and approve all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements, ensuring they are fully supported and aligned with GAAP
Identify breakdowns in the close process and implement improvements that increase accuracy, speed, and consistency
Deliver financial reporting that is clear, explainable, and actionable for leadership
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled monthly, supported, and reviewed, with no aged or unexplained balances
Build and enforce standardized reconciliation processes, including documentation, review, and approval workflows
Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems (GL, payroll, billing, bank activity) to ensure full alignment
Maintain clear, accurate visibility into cash and financial position at all times
Own all treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity oversight
Monitor cash flow, forecast needs, and ensure sufficient funding across accounts and programs
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash movement, and controls around disbursements and receipts
Implement processes and controls that ensure security, accuracy, and visibility of all cash activity
Develop, own, and continuously improve the company’s internal control environment across all financial operations
Establish clear ownership, segregation of duties, and approval structures to reduce risk and ensure accountability
Proactively identify control gaps and implement practical, sustainable solutions
Ensure audit readiness at all times with clean documentation and support
Serve as the primary lead for audits and regulatory reviews
Own and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and financial reporting for all entities
Take accountability and provide hands-on leadership for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial operations
Ensure strong coordination between accounting, billing, payroll, and operations to support clean financial outcomes
Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes using current technologies, automation, and best practices
Make practical recommendations to leadership on tools, systems, and process changes that improve efficiency and control
Partner with IT and operational teams to streamline data flow and eliminate system gaps
Build scalable, repeatable processes that reduce manual work and reliance on individuals
Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide visibility into financial performance
Create clear metrics around profitability, cost drivers, and operational efficiency
Deliver insights that help leadership understand performance and make informed decisions
Translate financial data into meaningful, usable information for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team, establishing clear expectations, ownership, and accountability
Train and mentor staff, strengthening technical skills, consistency, and performance over time
Build a team that can execute a disciplined close, strong reconciliations, and reliable reporting
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Serve as a key financial partner across the organization, working closely with operations, leadership, and other departments
Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
Participate in client-facing discussions as needed, representing the financial function with credibility and clarity
Support leadership with insights, recommendations, and financial guidance.

Benefits

Generous Paid time off.
Annual bonus potential.
Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for our diversity efforts.
Employer shared Health Insurance cost
Employer paid Disability Insurance
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Vision Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Remote work environment
Paid holidays