About the job
Candid Health is seeking a dynamic Controller with a passion for driving financial success in rapidly growing organizations. In this pivotal role, you will not merely oversee our accounting operations, but also design and implement a robust financial infrastructure to support our impressive 200%+ annual growth. You will be at the helm of scaling our accounting functions, including month-end closures, technical accounting, compliance, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting activities such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, tax compliance, and R&D tax credit filings. Lead the month-end closing process and collaborate with our external accounting firm to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
AI & Automation: Enhance our ERP system and deploy scalable financial solutions to automate invoicing, reconciliation, and procurement processes to manage our rapid growth.
Internal Controls: Supervise the management of internal controls and procurement processes.
Insight Generation: Act as a key advisor for the leadership team, delivering detailed financial analyses and actionable insights that extend beyond traditional reporting.
Candidate Profile
Experience: A minimum of 8 years in accounting, with a focus on managing and enhancing financial processes in high-growth environments, preferably from Series B/C through to later stages. You understand what excellence looks like at scale and are willing to engage directly to achieve it.
Technical Proficiency: Likely a former Big 4 professional, you possess comprehensive knowledge of key accounting processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Hire-to-Retire, and Report-to-Report. A CPA and experience with SOX compliance are preferred.
Multiplier Mindset: As a proactive 'player-coach', you enjoy diving into the details, constructing spreadsheets, and establishing effective systems. You excel at navigating complexities, managing multiple priorities, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Modern Financial Systems: Experience in implementing and optimizing contemporary financial management systems is essential.

