About Legent Health
At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”
Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”
Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:
- Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
- Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
- Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.
Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.
About the Role
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing all daily accounting operations, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and compliance activities across the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting for leadership and investors, supporting audits, and driving process improvements within a multi-entity healthcare environment. The Assistant Controller serves as a resource and mentor to accounting team members and collaborates cross-functionally with Revenue Cycle, HR/Payroll, Supply Chain, and Operations.
POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Operations & General Ledger
- Manager daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, fixed assets, and GL maintenance.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee multi-entity accounting processes, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
- Assist with maintaining and optimizing the chart of accounts and financial reporting structures.
Month End & Year Close
- Lead Components of the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare and/or review key reconciliations (bank, accruals, prepaid, payroll, revenue, capex, etc. ).
- Support variance analysis, flux commentary, and monthly reporting packages for leadership.
- Assist with year-end activities including audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare Financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
- Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls, ensuring compliance with SOX-aligned processes and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Assist with policy development, documentation, and ongoing compliance reviews.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial modeling as needed.
- Partner with operations leaders to understand performance metrics, expense trends, and financial drivers.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls.
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and new technology implementations (e.g., Sage Intacct, ADP, Concur, procurement platforms).
- Assist in developing standardized procedures for new acquisitions and newly onboarded facilities.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide guidance, training, and support to staff accountants and AP/AR team members.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments including HR, Payroll, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and operational alignment.
- Assist in onboarding new entities and ensuring consistent accounting practices during acquisitions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA or CPA-eligible strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in healthcare, multi-entity, or private-equity backed organizations.
- Experience with general ledger systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and financial reporting tools preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
- Proven experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance leaders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling) required.
Why Join Legent Health?
Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and wellness programs
- Career development and training opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Healthcare, multi-entity, or private-equity-backed organization experience
- Experience with general ledger systems such as Sage Intacct and financial reporting tools
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
- Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner with finance and non-finance leaders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and modeling
What We Do
Legent Health is a progressive healthcare system that champions patient-centric, best-in-class care. Through a partnership model with physicians, we empower our teams to deliver high-quality, personalized healthcare in orthopedics, spine care, pain management, and ear, nose, and throat. We leverage our deep expertise in managing hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our goal and commitment to our communities is to redefine the patient experience and improve healthcare delivery. We partner with physicians to create state-of-the-art facilities that blend advanced technology and innovative procedures. We stand by not only being able to meet but to exceed the expectations of our patients, families, and communities we serve. We are proud to provide a seamless care experience that prioritizes patient comfort and safety. We take pride in our team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to provide tailored care. Committed to continuous improvement, we embrace advancements in medical care to deliver cutting-edge treatment options. Our facilities are located across Texas and Florida, and we are continuously expanding. Each facility is designed to promote healing and comfort, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. With a strong commitment to community health, we strive to make a significant contribution to the well-being of the communities we serve. At Legent Health, we believe that patient satisfaction goes beyond medical care. Our team is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment that makes each patient feel valued and cared for. We believe in treating each patient as a unique individual with specific healthcare needs. We’re dedicated to continuing to transform the healthcare landscape by delivering personalized, high-quality care to each patient. Your health, our priority.
