Controller, Financial Operations

What we are looking for

AscellaHealth seeks a Controller to manage the integrity of the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting systems. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, leads the monthly close and consolidation processes, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, and serves as the primary accounting contact for external auditors. The Controller partners closely with finance and operational leaders to support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives, while driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and enhancing reporting capabilities through automation and technology. This position manages a team of 4 and plays a key role in developing a scalable accounting organization to support the Company's continued growth.

This position is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office at our Berwyn, PA office.

What the position will be doing

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related financial activities.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, workpapers, and analysis of P&L and balance sheet variances.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany accounting and consolidation activities.
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance, including assessing the accounting implications of complex transactions such as acquisitions, reorganizations, revenue recognition matters, software capitalization, and new business initiatives.
• Design, implement, and enhance internal controls and accounting processes to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and lead external audits, including ownership of audit support schedules, workpapers, auditor requests, and resolution of audit findings.
• Serve as a key business owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related financial systems, ensuring data integrity, process efficiency, and effective reporting.
• Lead reporting and process automation initiatives through Power BI, Business Central, and other technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve the quality, consistency, and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead accounting integration, reporting, and process requirements associated with acquisitions, reorganizations, new entities, and business growth initiatives.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate accounting team members to build organizational capability, strengthen performance, and support succession planning.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses, due diligence activities, and special finance projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary; remain flexible and adaptable in work schedules and assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.

Necessary Skills, Education & Abilities

• A bachelor’s degree, or 4-year equivalent, with a major in business, accounting, or finance is required
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance
• Possess significant knowledge of accounting, finance, and financial control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Previous experience in Pharmacy or the Pharmaceutical industry a plus
• Professional certification, such as a CPA (certified public accountant) or a CA (chartered accountant), is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing an accounting function and a team of finance professionals.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide solutions to complex problems
• A detail-oriented approach with an ability to switch between job responsibilities quickly and seamlessly
• Ability to be highly transparent, ethical, and driven
• Relentless attention to detail and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with all internal organizational levels, partners, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to think and act independently, formulate and support new ideas, and champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of one's own responsibilities
• Proficient in financial management systems (Dynamics 365 Business Central), accounting software, and Power BI or other financial reporting and dashboard tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and especially Excel.