Controller

Job Overview

The Controller is responsible for leading the organization’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions while ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity, internal controls, and audit readiness. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, this role serves as a key financial partner within a self-funded, data-driven health plan environment.

The Controller is expected to translate financial and claims data into actionable insights that support operational decision-making, cost management, and improved health outcomes. This position is designed for growth into a broader operational finance leadership role, with increasing responsibility for connecting financial performance to utilization trends, care delivery, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the CFO.

Responsibilities

Core Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Own all accounting processes, including general ledger, accruals, financial close, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flow) within defined close timelines and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including direct supervision, performance management, and coaching to ensure high-quality output, accountability, and continuous growth of team capabilities.
• Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.

Health Plan Financial Operations

• End-to-end ownership of financial and claims-related reporting, including review and analysis of claims payments and IBNR methodologies.
• Partner with operations and analytics teams to understand and interpret utilization trends, including ER, inpatient, and specialty care drivers.
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance economics within a self-funded model, including cost drivers, risk exposure, and claims performance dynamics.

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