Assistant Controller

About Legent Health At Legent Health , our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.” Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.

” Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do: Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.

Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all. Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners. Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing all daily accounting operations, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and compliance activities across the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting for leadership and investors, supporting audits, and driving process improvements within a multi-entity healthcare environment.

The Assistant Controller serves as a resource and mentor to accounting team members and collaborates cross-functionally with Revenue Cycle, HR/Payroll, Supply Chain, and Operations. POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Operations & General Ledger Manager daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, fixed assets, and GL maintenance.

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness. Oversee multi-entity accounting processes, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations. Assist with maintaining and optimizing the chart of accounts and financial reporting structures. Month End & Year Close Lead Components of the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Prepare and/or review key reconciliations (bank, accruals, prepaid, payroll, revenue, capex, etc. ) Support variance analysis, flux commentary, and monthly reporting packages for leadership. Assist with year-end activities including audit preparation and coordination with external auditors. Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare Financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.

Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with SOX-aligned processes and healthcare regulatory requirements. Assist with policy development, documentation, and ongoing compliance reviews. Budgeting & Forecasting Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial modeling as needed.

Partner with operations leaders to understand performance metrics, expense trends, and financial drivers. Process Improvement & Systems Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls. Support system upgrades, integrations, and new technology implementations (e.g., Sage Intacct, ADP, Concur, procurement platforms).

Assist in developing standardized procedures for new acquisitions and newly onboarded facilities. Team Leadership & Collaboration Provide guidance, training, and support to staff accountants and AP/AR team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments including HR, Payroll, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and operational alignment.

Assist in onboarding new entities and ensuring consistent accounting practices during acquisitions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in healthcare, multi-entity, or private-equity backed organizations. Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and financial reporting tools preferred.

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 the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance leaders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling) required. Why Join Legent Health? Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture. We Offer: Competitive salary and performance incentives Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and wellness programs Career development and training opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. I-9 and E-Verify Compliance: Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law. #legenthiring