About Medical Guardian:
Every day, Medical Guardian fulfills the same mission we started with in 2005: To help others live a life without limits. We do this by being a leading provider of innovative senior health services.
Our mission and values for our customers extend to our employees. Our company, and its culture, have been recognized for their excellence. We continue to be featured as one of Philadelphia’s 100 fastest growing companies and have appeared on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for 12 years in a row. Our CEO was named one of the best via Glassdoor, and our culture has been recognized with several “best places to work” awards.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Controller at Medical Guardian will play a vital role in overseeing the company's financial operations, reporting, and analysis. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can support the Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, implementing internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights to guide business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Work as a “number 2” to the Controller to run Floqast and complete the checklist each month
- Implement improved procedures to shorten the close process
- Documented best practices for the accounting department
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Support budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Manage fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
- Lead with annual audit preparations and requests; interact directly with our independent auditor
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
- Prepare financial analysis for management decision-making
- Support tax compliance and reporting requirements
- Supervise accounting staff and provide mentorship
- Lead special projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Healthcare or subscription-based service industry experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Time Off & Holidays)
- Company Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan (401k) with Company Match
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What We Do
Medical Guardian is a leader in connected care, revolutionizing how older adults age in place through innovative medical alert systems. Our mission is to empower our customers to live a Life Without Limits. Whether they’re looking for an in-home system, mobile device or wearable medical alert smartwatch, Medical Guardian has the product that will fit their lifestyle and needs.
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian has grown exponentially to become a leading provider of personal emergency response systems. In 2018, Medical Guardian was ranked in the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list for the sixth consecutive year, with a three-year revenue growth of 156%. It was also ranked #23 in the Philadelphia 100 and #7 in Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76.
Our success comes from our dedication to providing best-in-class service because we know that we are doing more than selling medical alert devices; we’re helping older adults nationwide take the next chapter of their life—head-on.
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