Controller (Remote Eligible)

Join a Finance Leadership Team That Is Building What's Next We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to serve as a key member of our finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this highly visible role will lead accounting , financial reporting, treasury, cash management, and financial controls across a complex, multi-entity healthcare organization. This is an opportunity for a leader who enjoys building, improving, and influencing-not simply maintaining the status quo. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial operations, modernize processes, support integrations, and help build the financial foundation that enables Clarest Health's continued growth. If you're a collaborative finance leader who combines technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen, thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys developing high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you. Location: Remote Salary range: $190,000 - $230,000, plus annual bonus opportunity and equity participation Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Travel: Up to 10% What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care & Telemedicine - healthcare at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere
• One Village Wellness Support - personalized health, wellness, and caregiver support resources for employees and their families
• 401k with company match
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, executive reporting packages, dashboards, and Board materials that provide meaningful business insights.
• Oversee all core accounting functions, including the general ledger, intercompany accounting, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance to support a scalable, best-in-class finance organization.
• Serve as the organization's technical accounting leader for complex transactions, including acquisitions, lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and other emerging accounting matters.

Treasury, Cash Management & Lender Compliance

• Lead treasury operations, including daily cash management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee lender reporting, debt compliance, covenant monitoring, and all required financial reporting to lending partners.
• Partner with executive leadership to proactively manage working capital, liquidity, and financial risk.

Audit, Compliance & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Support acquisition due diligence, purchase accounting, and the financial integration of newly acquired businesses.
• Partner closely with FP&A and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive automation, process optimization, and ERP enhancements that improve reporting quality, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, providing financial insight and leadership to support organizational growth and long-term value creation.

Must adhere to Clarest's Code of Conduct, follow Clarest Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance ; CPA required
• MBA, MHA, or other advanced business or finance-related degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3-5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Prior experience in a PE-backed company or environment with active sponsor oversight and reporting obligations is strongly preferred
• Healthcare or Healthcare services industry experience - pharmacy accounting highly preferred
• Deep technical GAAP knowledge including ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 606, and consolidation accounting
• Demonstrated experience managing lender relationships and covenant compliance under a leveraged credit facility
• Strong understanding of credit agreement mechanics - financial definitions, EBITDA add-backs, restricted payment baskets, and reporting deliverables
• Proven track record of owning and managing external audits end-to-end
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-state consolidations
• Proficiency with ERP systems ( NetSuite,Oracle ); advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) with healthcare or PE portfolio clients, preferred
• Experience supporting a sell-side or buy-side QofE process, preferred

What We're Looking For:

• Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, technical accounting, and internal controls within complex, multi-entity organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams while building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence.
• Experience with cash management, lender reporting, debt covenant compliance, and private equity or highly leveraged environments .
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead through change, including process improvements, ERP implementations, acquisitions, and business integrations.
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong partnerships across the organization.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.