Assistant Controller (CPA) at Privia Health
United States
$150k - $175k
<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg"><p>Privia Health™ is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care in both in-person and virtual settings. The Privia Platform is led by top industry talent and exceptional physician leadership, and consists of scalable operations and end-to-end, cloud-based technology that reduces unnecessary healthcare costs, achieves better outcomes, and improves the health of patients and the well-being of providers.</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p>Privia Health is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this key leadership role will be instrumental in scaling our financial operations, strengthening internal controls (SOX), driving key accounting workflows, and leading finance system transformations. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of public accounting and public company experience, with expertise in U.S. GAAP, audit readiness, and leading remote teams.</p><p><strong>Primary Job Duties:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Operations & Close Management</strong></p><ul><li>Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close routines to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements and reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee the review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules across business units.</li><li>Partner with FP&A on budget-to-actual variance analyses and operational reporting to deliver actionable insights.</li><li>Lead financial integration activities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure seamless onboarding and accounting alignment.</li><li>Direct or assist with specialized initiatives and projects as needed, demonstrating strong project management capabilities and a focus on enhancing operational processes.</li></ul><p><br> •<strong>Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including purchase accounting (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and new accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of supporting accounting data, reconciliations, schedules, and technical input for SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) prepared by the Financial Reporting team.</li><li>Maintain and monitor the company’s internal controls framework to ensure full SOX 404 compliance.</li><li>Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, managing audit schedules, requests, and issue resolution.</li></ul><p><br> •<strong>Systems, Transformation & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the functional finance lead for the upcoming ERP transition, assisting with chart of accounts design, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and workflow design.</li><li>Identify and execute automation opportunities across existing financial software to streamline close cycles and operational routines.</li></ul><p><br> •<strong>Treasury Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Support operational treasury functions, including banking relationships, electronic fund transfers (ACH/wires), account structure administration, and positive pay management.</li></ul><p><br> •<strong>Team Leadership & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage, mentor, and foster accountability across a fully remote accounting team.</li><li>Establish clear performance goals to foster continuous development and cross-functional alignment.</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p>• Education<strong>:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.<br> • Certification<strong>:</strong> Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.<br> • Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting (Big 4 or large regional preferred) and public company environment experience.<br> • Background in healthcare, physician practice management, or health-tech environments preferred.<br> • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, internal controls design, and the management of internal and external audit engagements.<br> • Leadership: Proven track record of hiring, managing, and developing remote accounting professionals.<br> • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across executive leadership, IT, HR, and external auditors.<br> • Systems: Experience with Workday Financials and/or Microsoft Dynamics highly preferred.<br> • Specialized Skills: Direct experience with enterprise ERP implementations, income tax provision oversight, or corporate treasury operations highly preferred.</p><p><em><em>The salary range for this role is $150,000.00-$175,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs). This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 15%. The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.</em></em></p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg spl-wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p><p> </p><div sr-tagline></div><p><strong>Technical Requirements (for remote workers only, not applicable for onsite/in office work):</strong></p><p><strong>In order to successfully work remotely, supporting our patients and providers, we require a minimum of 5 MBPS for Download Speed and 3 MBPS for the Upload Speed. This should be acquired prior to the start of your employment. The best measure of your internet speed is to use online speed tests like <a href="https://www.speedtest.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speedtest.net/</a>. This gives you an update as to how fast data transfer is with your internet connection and if it meets the minimum speed requirements. Work with your internet provider if you have questions about your connection. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.</strong></p> <p>Privia Health is committed to creating and fostering a work environment that allows and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We understand that healthcare is local and we are better when our people are a reflection of the communities that we serve. Our goal is to encourage people to pursue all opportunities regardless of their age, color, national origin, physical or mental (dis)ability, race, religion, gender, sex, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  </p></div></section><li class="job-detail">Department: Finance</li>
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