Controller

Clarity Clinic

. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including task assignment, review, and on-time delivery .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation under GAAP, internal controls design, and month-end close processes. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and capable of leading accounting teams while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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GAAP Financial Statement PreparationMonth-End Close ManagementInternal Controls DesignAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA or CPA Candidate

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccruals and ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingPayroll AccountingTax Filings CoordinationCash ReconciliationProcess AutomationMulti-Entity AccountingAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationPeople LeadershipPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemPayroll SystemReporting SystemsRipplingAdvancedMD

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

HealthcareBehavioral HealthMulti-Site Professional ServicesComplianceFinancial Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including task assignment, review, and on-time delivery
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Produce monthly financial statements for each legal entity and consolidated results, with variance analysis against budget and prior period
Deliver a reviewed close package to the Vice President of Finance within the agreed number of business days after month end
Maintain the chart of accounts, entity structure in the general ledger, and departmental and site-level reporting segments
Design, document, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
Maintain written accounting policies and procedures
Research and document technical accounting positions under GAAP, including revenue recognition, leases, and provider compensation accruals
Identify control gaps and reporting risks and recommend remediation to the Vice President of Finance
Coordinate the annual financial audit or review, including the PBC list, schedules, and auditor questions
Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings with external tax advisors
Maintain fixed asset, lease, and debt schedules and related disclosures
Support compliance with laws and regulations affecting financial operations
Oversee accounts payable, vendor onboarding, expense reimbursement, and corporate card review
Perform and review daily and weekly cash reconciliation and support short-term cash forecasting
Own payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, multi-entity allocation, and reconciliation
Partner with Billing and Reimbursement on cash receipts, patient refunds, and allowance and reserve estimates
Support the annual budget and periodic reforecast led by the Vice President of Finance
Build and maintain financial models and ad hoc analyses
Partner with the FP&A Manager to reconcile operational reporting and financial results
Own the accounting system of record and its integrations
Pull and validate payroll and headcount data from Rippling
Reconcile financial data sourced from AdvancedMD
Identify and implement process automation to shorten the close and reduce manual handling
Report to the Vice President of Finance and partner with Billing and Reimbursement, Operations, People, and site leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years owning a full-cycle month-end close
Demonstrated ownership of financial statement preparation under GAAP
Experience designing and maintaining internal controls in a multi-entity or multi-site environment
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and model building
Experience coordinating an external audit or review
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Healthcare, behavioral health, or multi-site professional services experience preferred
Prior supervisory experience over accounting staff preferred
Experience with payroll accounting in a complex multi-job-code environment preferred
Experience with an accounting system conversion or a close process redesign preferred
Ability to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations, notably Illinois privacy and data security laws
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with leadership, team members, and external partners
Ability to use accounting, payroll, and reporting systems effectively
People leadership capabilities, including setting expectations, reviewing work, developing staff, and managing performance
Ability to talk, hear, and effectively communicate with others; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use a keyboard; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds