Accounting Manager/ Assistant Controller

About ESHYFTNearly 1.3 million Americans are residents of nursing homes, and they depend on nursing staff for basic needs. Currently, 99% of nursing homes in the US are facing nursing shortages, which means residents may not receive adequate care.We’re on a mission to provide health care to the most vulnerable by connecting nurses to healthcare facilities. We’re a technology company that strives to empower nurses by offering flexibility and control over when and where they work, along with higher wages. Through our mobile apps, our community of qualified nurses provide much-needed staff for short-staffed facilities.About this roleESHYFT is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to help stabilize, strengthen, and scale the accounting function within a fast-growing healthcare technology, staffing, and marketplace environment.Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will serve as the primary accounting operations lead across a multi-entity environment and play a critical role in improving close discipline, reconciliation integrity, financial reporting accuracy, accounting controls, and overall accounting organization.This is a highly hands-on role requiring both strong technical accounting capabilities and operational leadership. The ideal candidate must be comfortable operating in the details, working through complex reconciliations and accounting issues, improving workflows, strengthening team execution, and helping elevate the overall quality and discipline of the accounting function.The right candidate is technically strong, organized, analytical, process-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where systems, workflows, and operational processes continue to evolve.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting requiredCPA strongly preferred10+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong technical accounting, reconciliation, and close management experience requiredExperience operating in high-growth, multi-entity, SaaS, marketplace, healthcare staffing, or evolving business environments strongly preferredStrong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controlsAdvanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reconciliations, and large data set analysisExperience with Sage Intacct or another mid-market ERP strongly preferredFamiliarity with SaaS billing and subscription platforms such as Chargebee, Stripe, Zuora, or similar systems preferredExperience improving accounting processes, workflows, controls, and operational discipline strongly preferredStrong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environmentCritical Success FactorsStrong technical accounting and reconciliation capabilitiesHigh level of ownership, accountability, and follow-throughAbility to operate effectively in a hands-on, evolving environmentStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to identify issues, investigate root causes, and drive resolutionStrong process improvement and systems mindsetAbility to improve structure, consistency, and execution quality across the accounting functionStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsResponsibilitiesClose, Reconciliations & Financial ReportingLead and actively participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processesReview and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedulesMaintain integrity of the general ledger across multiple entitiesEnsure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting workpapersReview balance sheet reconciliations and resolve unsupported or unusual balancesSupport remediation of historical accounting issues and reconciliation cleanup itemsImprove close timelines, reporting accuracy, reconciliation quality, and documentation standardsSupport audit requests, lender reporting, tax support, and financial documentation requestsPerform variance analysis and support management reporting needsTechnical & Operational AccountingSupport revenue recognition, deferred revenue, prepaid expense, accrual, and intercompany accounting processesPartner closely with Billing, AR, AP, Payroll, and Operations teams to improve accounting accuracy and operational workflowsIdentify and resolve disconnects between operational systems and accounting recordsEnsure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and documentation standardsStrengthen accounting controls, review procedures, and workflow discipline across the departmentProcess Improvement & SystemsSupport accounting process improvement and workflow optimization initiativesAssist with ERP cleanup, reporting improvements, and accounting systems enhancementsHelp identify opportunities for automation, improved controls, and reduction of manual processesParticipate in systems implementations, integrations, and process redesign initiatives as neededSupport evolving SaaS billing and subscription accounting workflows where applicableTeam Management & DevelopmentManage and mentor accounting staffReview work product and provide coaching and feedbackHelp establish accountability, organization, and execution discipline across the teamAssist with prioritization and coordination of accounting deliverables and close activitiesServe as a hands-on resource for day-to-day accounting operations and issue resolutionAd Hoc & Operational SupportSupport ad hoc accounting analysis, operational finance support, and reporting requestsAssist with budgeting support schedules, operational analysis, and management reportingPrepare schedules and analysis supporting lender requests, cash management, and operational decision-makingFlex across accounting and finance priorities as needed in a dynamic environmentSalary Range$120-130k commensurate with experienceBenefits (for US-based W2 employees)Weekly PayPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHRA and FSA Accounts401k with 10% Employer Match (Match is 10% of the employee’s contribution in the calendar year)