Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, New York City, New York, USA, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Washington, D.C., USA, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, USA, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Chicago, Illinois, USA
$180,000 - $240,000 USD per year plus annual bonus opportunity.
Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office at our Philadelphia HQ - 1818 Market Street.
How you will help
As the Controller, you will serve as a key strategic leader within the Finance organization during a transformational phase of growth and operational expansion. You will partner closely with the SVP, Finance and executive leadership to ensure financial integrity, scalable processes, strong governance, and operational excellence across the organization. This role is designed for an experienced accounting executive who has operated in complex, multi-entity SaaS or data-driven environments and has successfully built infrastructure to support meaningful growth and increasing operational sophistication.
What you will do
Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, revenue accounting, fixed assets, leases, and equity accounting
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Strengthen accounting governance and internal control frameworks to support increasing organizational scale and complexity
Lead the accounting integration of significant strategic growth initiatives into HealthVerity’s systems and reporting framework
Oversee complex technical accounting matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), lease accounting (ASC 842), equity accounting, and debt accounting
Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and lead the annual financial statement audit
Oversee tax compliance strategy in partnership with internal and external tax advisors, ensuring timely and accurate filings
Partner cross-functionally to harmonize accounting policies, processes, and controls across expanding entities and revenue streams
Design and implement scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting substantial increases in transaction volume and operational complexity
Build, mentor, and elevate a high-performing accounting organization with clear structure and succession depth
Support executive and Board-level reporting, providing insight and governance aligned with enterprise-level operations
How Success is Defined
Establish complete confidence in financial accuracy and compliance by delivering consistent, accurate and timely financials
Deliver actionable financial insights to improve decision-making across the business as a strategic partner
Develop a high-performing team by strengthening the team’s capabilities, clarifying roles, and building succession depth
Scalable accounting processes capable of supporting meaningful growth and increasing complexity
Improve the speed and efficiency of financial operations including month end close, audit completion, tax filings and control processes
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience in a SaaS, technology, or data-driven organization
Demonstrated experience leading accounting through periods of rapid growth or integration
Deep expertise in revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Strong technical accounting background including business combinations and complex transactions
Experience leading audits with nationally recognized accounting firms
Proven ability to scale teams, processes, and systems
Hands-on experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
Strong executive presence, communication skills, and cross-functional leadership ability
Base salary for the role is commensurate with experience and can range between $180,000 - 240,000 + annual bonus opportunity.
Hiring Locations
Our main office is located in Center City, Philadelphia, where we operate on a hybrid model with in-office work required three days a week for local employees. We believe collaboration is most effective when teams come together, which is why we prioritize hiring in the Philadelphia area.
For certain roles, we also hire from hub locations—regions where we have an established presence with multiple team members working remotely. While these employees primarily work from home, we bring them together in person at least once a year for team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Due to tax and labor regulations, we can only hire from specific states. Remote work is supported in the following key hub locations and approved states:
Hub Locations:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
New York City, New York
Baltimore, Maryland
Washington, D.C.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
**Approved States for Remote Work:**CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, and VA.
About HealthVerity
HealthVerity is the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange, transforming how healthcare and life sciences organizations connect and analyze disparate patient data. By enabling access to the industry’s largest RWD ecosystem, HealthVerity supports critical applications in clinical development, commercial strategy, regulatory decision-making, and public health. To learn more about HealthVerity, visit healthverity.com.
Why you'll love working here
We are making a difference – Our technology is at the forefront of some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world.
We are one team – Our people define our culture and always will. We take time out to celebrate each other, and acknowledge the value that each of us adds towards our greater mission. Come share all you have to offer.
We are learners – Every team member is continually learning, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or much longer. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our clients, partners, and each other.
Benefits & Perks
Our benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support and enrich the experience of our full-time employees, with eligibility limited to those in permanent positions.
Benefits: We offer health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1. We also offer a 401(k) plan and an equity program, with new hire equity grants beginning at the Director level and above.
Flexible location: Remote workdays and 3 days a week of in-office collaboration for team members in the Philadelphia area. Check location requirements with the recruiting team.
Generous PTO: Take time off as needed, targeted at 4 weeks per year, including vacation, personal and sick time, plus paid parental leave.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave for childbearing, surrogacy, and adoption; 6 weeks for non-childbearing parents.
Comprehensive and individualized onboarding: mentorship program, departmental talks, and a library of resources are available beginning day 1 for each new team member to minimize the stress of starting a new job
Professional development: biweekly 1:1s, hands-on leadership that is goal-and growth-oriented for each team member, and an annual budget to support professional development pursuits
We believe incorporating different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger and encourages an environment where ageism, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia or any other form of discrimination are not tolerated. All qualified job applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. At HealthVerity, we’re working towards an innovative and connected future for healthcare data and believe the future is better together. We can only do that if everyone has a seat at the table.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@healthverity.com
Remote opportunities are not available in all areas and require team members to work from a fixed location due to tax and labor law implications - specific questions about remote positions can be discussed during the interview process with your recruiter.
