Sr. Director, Assistant Controller
Overview
Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company.
With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.
The Senior Director, Assistant Controller is a highly experienced, hands-ons leader for our Corporate accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to operations and executive leadership. This role is ideal for a Big 4–trained accounting leader who combines deep technical accounting expertise with operational leadership in a complex, multi-entity environment. This position will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of internal and external financial reporting, advising on complex and non-routine transactions, and building scalable accounting processes in a high-growth organization. This role thrives in technically challenging environments and is comfortable owning accounting conclusions, drafting position papers, and interfacing with auditors and executive leadership
Employee Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Discounts
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if required.
*This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management*
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
- Accounting, Close & Technical Leadership:
- Coordinate and manage the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, departments and business units
- Oversee journal entries, trial balances, and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Analyze technical accounting guidance with the financial reporting team and coordinate implementation and adherence within the accounting organization
- Apply technical accounting guidance to complex transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, debt, and equity transactions
- Maintain and evolve accounting policies to ensure alignment with current standards and best practices
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring activities (ASC 805 and related guidance)
- Maintain close calendars and enforce deadlines
- Financial Reporting, Consolidations & Systems:
- Own preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for review with the Controller, Chief Accounting Officer and Sr. Director, Financial Reporting
- Ensure footnote supporting documents are complete and accurate
- Oversee compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (where applicable)
- Guarantee all accounting documentation is audit-ready, well-supported, and clearly articulated
- Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with SOX (if applicable)
- Oversee complex consolidation processes across multiple legal entities, currencies, and ERP systems
- Ensure accuracy of consolidation adjustments and reporting hierarchies
- Drive enhancements that support technical accounting, reporting transparency, and automation
- Partner with data and systems teams to maintain strong governance over financial data
- Advise leadership on accounting implications of strategic initiatives, contracts, and new business models
- Track record of improving accounting processes while maintaining technical rigor
- Leadership & Team Development:
- Build and lead a high-performing accounting organization, including developing technical depth within the team
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence
- Collaborate effectively across a matrixed accounting organization and corporate departments
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting organization
- Build technical accounting capabilities within the team, including training on emerging accounting standards
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Partner cross-functionally with accounting leaders, departmental heads and operations
- Education Level: Master’s Degree Major: Business, Accounting or Finance Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience with a focus in accounting Coursework adequate to sit for a CPA designation Certifications and/or Licenses:
- CPA license – active and in good standing
- Has at least ten or more years of professional accounting experience; some public accounting / audit experience • Has at least six or more years of management or supervisory experience
- Prior multi-location and multi-legal entity, joint venture experience and operational accounting integration of acquisition targets
- Experience with Oracle eBusiness Suite and Hyperion tools (HFM, Smartview, Essbase) a plus
- 10–15+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role a plus
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting (ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 842, consolidations)
- Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
- Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
- The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strict focus on ownership, initiative, and accountability
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Ability to dig in and get the work done
- High integrity, ethics, and work standard
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Exceptional leadership, hiring and staff development skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Advanced technical accounting expertise, with ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting standards