Elation Health is a leading cloud based electronic health records platform for independent primary care physicians and healthcare innovators looking to transition the primary care from fee based to value based model. We are building a primary care operating system that puts physicians first and in the driver’s seat to have a trusted relationship with their patients.

The Accounting Team at Elation supports the financial backbone of the company in the form of payroll, billing operations, accounts payable, revenue, equity, and financial reporting. We are an agile team within the larger Finance Department with great responsibility as providers of financial metrics and gatekeepers of compliant financial reporting. We are active participants in the Company’s robust revenue cycle and proactively champion financial integrity, process efficiency and internal controls consistent with the core values of Elation.

Elation is looking for a Controller to join our Finance team. We are looking for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for the strategic direction, staffing, and performance of the accounting team, deliverables, and associated results. Functional areas reporting to this position are the GL accounting team, billing operations and systems, payroll, audit and other accounting matters. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will maintain key relationships with other cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities:

People Management and Collaboration:

Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training and success in the accounting organization.
Demonstrates an ability to influence multiple functions to develop clear, stretch Objective and Key Results (“OKRs”) and help to resolve cross functional escalations for their direct functions. Additionally, they will play a critical role in ensuring that Function OKRs are consistent with clear linkage to Department and Corporate OKRs.

Accounting Operations:

Manage all accounting functions including financial reporting, revenue recognition, tax preparation and provision, treasury, and billing operations and systems.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process, oversees consolidations, reviews journal entries and reconciliations performed by team members, publishes internal/external consolidated financial statements.
Proactively lead all aspects of technical accounting, including revenue recognition under ASC 606, inter-company entries, equity accounting and compensation, research technical accounting matters as they arise and determine accounting treatment for complex transactions.
Own the development and implementation of all accounting policies and procedures with the adaptation of the business changes and accounting pronouncements.
The position is responsible for participating in the overall strategic planning for their functional area.

Audit, Internal Controls and Risk Management:

Oversee audits and manage relationship with the Audit Committee and External Auditor.
Oversee risk management and insurance.
Establish, implement, and oversee appropriate internal controls (sox lite), and other statutory requirements.

Systems:

Responsible for setting the technology roadmap for the accounting function in respect to key initiatives, interoperability, and highest and best use of resources.

External Relationships:

Manage external relationships with auditors, legal firms, insurance brokers, audit committee, customers and vendors.

Special Projects:

Provide ad-hoc support and services as needed on acquisitions, including integration of accounting operations, processes and systems, equity and debt capital raises.

What we look for:

Experience: 10+ years in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth enterprise SaaS or software company. BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business. CPA with Big 4 experience and prior healthcare industry experience is a plus.

M&A Experience: Prior experience evaluating acquisition targets and leading accounting people, process, and systems integration of acquired targets is a plus.

Process Oriented: Process and detail orientation; strong analytical and quantitative skills and superior accounting skills. Proven ability to clearly and concisely implement new processes and leveraging technology. Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills. Strong documentation skills. Strives for an effective and efficient accounting close cycle.

Systems: Demonstrated ability to drive systems interoperability of best-in-class systems. Demonstrated ability to influence key financial systems to support a publicly-traded company. Pioneers new uses of systems generally adopted by benchmarks.

Entrepreneurial: Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, lean environment while not losing sight of the broader vision and opportunity.

Indirect leadership: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, gain input and consensus from key stakeholders, and knowledge of how to motivate and organize teams behind shared goals and objectives.

Soft skills: Ability to eloquently distill and communicate complex topics broadly to the leadership team, front-line team members and everyone in between. A proactive, positive attitude with a can-do, service-oriented mentality.

Salary: $230,000 - $290,000k/yr USD

Elation welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. Elation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and value individuals with diverse perspectives including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Elation also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. We firmly believe a strong culture that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to achieve Elation’s mission of helping independent primary care thrive.