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CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
We’re Palco. We provide the management, support, and systems behind self-directed programs—the services that help people hire, pay, and manage their own caregivers with confidence. With 25+ years of experience as a national provider operating in over 17 states, we keep people at the center of everything we do. Through innovative technology and decades of expertise, we help states and partners run stronger, more compliant, and efficient programs. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and build smarter, more human-centered solutions that put power back in people’s hands. Want to learn more about joining our team? Visit www.palcofirst.com to explore opportunities.
The Controller oversees the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and financial integrity across all business functions. This position manages the accounting team and leads the processes for financial close, audits, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting skills, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to support a dynamic, growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Direct all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate annual financial and program audits.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including labor, tax, and Medicaid program requirements.
- Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures to support accuracy and accountability.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with department leaders.
- Support leadership with financial modeling, projections, and cash flow management.
- Provide meaningful financial analysis to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
Process & Systems Improvement
- Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and tools for efficiency and scalability.
- Partner with IT and operational leaders to streamline financial data flow between systems.
- Implement automation and standardization to reduce manual effort and errors.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team; establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Support professional development and ensure proper training on systems and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA required or strongly preferred. Does not need to be current.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
- Strong systems orientation with experience in NetSuite or similar accounting software; ability to evaluate and improve workflows.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, or government-funded programs preferred, but not required.
Join Us
- This position isremote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
- Company benefits designed for you:
- Generous Paid time off.
- Annual bonus potential.
- Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
- Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
- Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal andexternal learning opportunities.
- Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for ourdiversityefforts.
Benefits package:
- Employer shared Health Insurance cost
- Employer paid Disability Insurance
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Remote work environment
- Paid holidays
When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:
- Bring your authentic self to work.
- Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
- Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
- Experience work/life balance.
- Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.
Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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