We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager to join a growing healthcare services organization in Rockville, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior accounting leader who can quickly take command of the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide steady financial oversight in a fast-paced environment. The role will work closely with accounting operations and support a sizable, multi-entity business with complex healthcare revenue considerations. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly accounting close process; oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepaid balances, fixed asset activity, and other general ledger transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Manage accounting for healthcare revenue, including analysis of collection trends and reporting tied to net collection performance.• Examine claims-related data and confirm that revenue is recorded appropriately and in line with established accounting practices.• Supervise payroll accounting activity by validating entries recorded.• Coordinate audit readiness efforts, organize supporting documentation, and serve as a key accounting contact during the annual external audit.• Provide leadership and guidance to a distributed accounting function, including offshore team members, to promote consistency, accountability, and timely execution.• Maintain integrity of financial data within NetSuite and related planning tools, including reconciliation activities and support for connected reporting integrations.• Assume ownership of the accounting function after an initial transition period that includes training across two month-end close cycles.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior responsibility at the Accounting Manager level. • Strong background in healthcare accounting with proven knowledge of revenue recognition and collections-related accounting.• Demonstrated expertise leading month-end close activities, general ledger operations, and financial reporting processes.• Hands-on experience preparing for and supporting external financial statement audits.• Advanced proficiency with NetSuite is required.• Degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred.• Ability to step into a dynamic and fast paced environment, assess priorities, and provide financial leadership.

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Rockville, MD
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager to join a growing healthcare services organization in Rockville, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior accounting leader who can quickly take command of the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide steady financial oversight in a fast-paced environment. The role will work closely with accounting operations and support a sizable, multi-entity business with complex healthcare revenue considerations. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly accounting close process; oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepaid balances, fixed asset activity, and other general ledger transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Manage accounting for healthcare revenue, including analysis of collection trends and reporting tied to net collection performance.• Examine claims-related data and confirm that revenue is recorded appropriately and in line with established accounting practices.• Supervise payroll accounting activity by validating entries recorded.• Coordinate audit readiness efforts, organize supporting documentation, and serve as a key accounting contact during the annual external audit.• Provide leadership and guidance to a distributed accounting function, including offshore team members, to promote consistency, accountability, and timely execution.• Maintain integrity of financial data within NetSuite and related planning tools, including reconciliation activities and support for connected reporting integrations.• Assume ownership of the accounting function after an initial transition period that includes training across two month-end close cycles.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z