Assistant Corporate Controller

Assistant Corporate Controller

Point C is a National third-party administrator (TPA) with local market presence that delivers customized self-funded benefit programs. Our commitment and partnership means thinking beyond the typical solutions in the market – to do more for clients – and take them beyond the standard “Point A to Point B.” We have researched the most effective cost containment strategies and are driving down the cost of plans with innovative solutions such as, network and payment integrity, pharmacy benefits and care management. There are many companies with a mission. We are a mission with a company.

Point C is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Corporate Controller to join our dynamic team. This role reports to the VP of Finance and will play a key part in ensuring the integrity of our financial data, accurate reporting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Assistant Corporate Controller will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing variances, and supporting audits. This role requires a strong ability to work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide accurate financial insights to support decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution of the year-end audit, serving as the primary operational owner and point of contact for auditor. This role reports to the VP of Finance; the VP of Finance and VP Corporate Controller set direction and escalate strategic issues, but this role runs the process
• Manage the PBC (Prepared by Client) list end-to-end: maintain a tracker of all auditor requests, assign internal owners, set due dates ahead of audit deadlines, and escalate stalls
• Build and maintain an audit-ready close: ensure workpapers, reconciliations, and support are audit-quality at month-end
• Coordinate and draft technical accounting memos for complex areas (revenue recognition, acquisition accounting, lease accounting, equity)
• Monitor auditor fee tracker against budget; flag scope creep early and escalate to VP Corporate Controller when out-of-scope requests are presented as in-scope
• Lead interim audit preparation to front-load testing and reduce year-end compression
• Lead & review reconciliation of general ledger accounts prepared by accounting team to subsidiary records monthly to ensure these include bank statements (corporate and custodial bank accounts), fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepare and post journal entries (AJEs) and ensure proper classification of accounts
• Assist in financial statement preparation, including account classifications and transactional support
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to ensure accurate revenue and receivables reporting.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and summarize findings for management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with FP&A activities and broader corporate finance initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience or private company accounting experience with full financial statement responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Proven technical accounting skills, including the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance