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Assistant Controller

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

Jackson Healthcare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Jackson Healthcareexternal

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview
LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9195GCJzQ.
We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.
The Assistant Controller is a strategic financial leader and business partner responsible for supporting financial performance and accounting operations across the organization. This position leads a team of Staff and Senior Accountants in delivering actionable financial information, improving core accounting processes, and translating complex financial data into strategic recommendations that enable enterprise-wide decision-making. The Assistant Controller supports the unique financial dynamics of healthcare staffing, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation. This role partners closely with operational and production leadership to ensure financial insights directly support business strategy and drive measurable results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Financial Stewardship & Business Intelligence - 60%
  • Delivers comprehensive, timely financial analysis and strategic insights that drive informed business decisions and support reporting to senior leadership
  • Owns month-end and year-end close processes; drives continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate close cycles, enhance data quality, and ensure real-time financial visibility
  • Leverages advanced analytics and data-driven methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, cost optimization opportunities, and revenue enhancement initiatives specific to healthcare staffing economics
  • Performs rigorous variance analysis and develops nuanced explanations of financial drivers; provides proactive recommendations to address unfavorable trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Makes recommendations to resolve variances, errors, or omissions
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of complex accounting transactions; maintains rigorous controls over consolidations, intercompany transactions, and sensitive accounting determinations
  • Partners with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient audit processes; demonstrates mastery of healthcare-specific compliance requirements and maintains robust internal controls
  • Manages compliance with complex regulatory requirements specific to healthcare staffing, including licensing, tax filings, and industry-specific reporting obligations

Strategic Talent Leadership & Organizational Excellence - 20%
  • Optimizes team capacity and workload distribution; implements systems and processes that enhance productivity and enable continuous capability development
  • Cultivates a high-performance culture characterized by accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence; establishes and monitors key performance indicators aligned with organizational strategy
  • Owns accounting processes end-to-end; drives standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and maintain compliance with best practices
  • Develops and executes comprehensive talent development strategies; invests in team capabilities through mentoring, technical training, and career path planning
  • Leads recruitment and talent assessment initiatives; identifies and attracts top finance talent aligned with organizational culture and strategic capabilities
  • Provides ongoing performance coaching and development; conducts rigorous talent assessments and designs growth plans that accelerate high-performer advancement and address performance gaps
  • Creates and delivers associate corrective actions and performance improvement plans as needed
  • Keeps senior management informed of accomplishments and/or opportunities for improvement

Operating Expense Leadership & Strategic Financial Planning - 20%
  • Leads comprehensive operating expense forecasting and modeling; partners with FP&A team (which owns gross profit forecasting) to ensure integrated financial planning; develops scenario analysis for OpEx drivers including labor, systems, overhead, and support functions
  • Serves as strategic business partner to operations and clinical leadership on OpEx optimization; identifies process improvements, automation opportunities, and cost management strategies that enhance operating margin without compromising service quality
  • Develops and maintains OpEx forecasting models and planning infrastructure; collaborates with FP&A team to integrate operating expense data into enterprise financial planning; ensures accuracy, consistency, and real-time visibility of OpEx data
  • Owns operating expense budget development and management; coordinates with FP&A team and operational leaders to establish OpEx targets that support growth objectives while maintaining financial discipline; manages budget variances and provides strategic guidance on discretionary vs. fixed cost optimization

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
  • Manages company payroll bank account reconciliations and cash forecasts
  • May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
  • Directly manages and mentors a team of 4-5 accounting professionals; holds full P&L accountability for team productivity, quality, and capability development
  • Represents accounting function in executive-level discussions with external stakeholders including auditors, regulatory agencies, and service providers; maintains professional relationships that enhance organization's credibility and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger, financial reporting, or financial planning roles, with demonstrated track record in complex financial environments; 3+ years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity
  • Healthcare services or staffing industry experience strongly preferred; familiarity with healthcare compliance, revenue cycle, and staffing economics a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times
  • Expert-level technical proficiency: Advanced Excel (modeling, data analysis, automation); mastery of ERP systems (Workday, Salesforce); strong command of GAAP and accounting controls
  • AI and automation acumen: Ability to identify and implement RPA and AI-driven solutions to reduce manual processes; comfortable with emerging accounting technologies; drives continuous automation improvements
  • Expert analytical and problem-solving: Synthesizes complex data into actionable insights; demonstrates rigorous approach to diagnosing issues and identifying innovative solutions
  • Strong data integrity and reconciliation: Meticulous attention to accuracy; ability to consolidate data from multiple systems and identify root causes of discrepancies
  • Exceptional communication and influence: Articulates complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences; demonstrates executive presence and persuasion in high-level settings
  • Outstanding talent leadership and development: Exceptional coaching and mentoring; builds high-performing teams; cultivates inclusive, collaborative culture; develops talent through strategic skill-building
  • Strong relationship building and stakeholder management: Establishes credibility with executives, board members, and external partners; demonstrates emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
  • Operational excellence and execution: Strategic thinking with analytical rigor; exceptional project and priority management; delivers high-quality work on schedule; demonstrates discretion with confidential information
  • Demonstrates discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information; maintains compliance with privacy and security standards

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
  • Builds Networks
  • Drives Engagement
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Drives Vision and Purpose
  • Delegates Effectively
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Develops Self & Others
  • Technical Skills

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand.
  • Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
  • Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
  • Ability to interpret various instructions
  • Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization
  • No travel required

What is in it for you
Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid parental leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.
Disclosures
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

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