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Mid LevelFull-timeGoAWSAPIAIGit
About the Role
We are looking for a Controller to build and lead the global accounting foundation for Sword Health, enabling the AI health company to operate with confidence and discipline while preparing for public-company rigor. This highly visible role partners closely with the Finance leader, Audit Committee, and senior leadership across the business, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on building capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own US GAAP-compliant accounting, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and multi-entity consolidation across US and Europe
- →Manage month-end close, GL integrity, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting accuracy
- →Maintain internal controls and policies required for future public-company readiness
- →Prepare and lead annual external audits while managing relationships with external auditors
- →Ensure compliance with healthcare financial regulations including SOC2 and HIPAA-related processes
- →Manage US and international tax compliance including VAT, sales tax, income tax, and R&D tax credits
- →Design and improve scalable accounting workflows across AP, AR, payroll, and spend approval
- →Lead and coach a geographically distributed Accounting team across US and Europe
- →Ensure accurate accounting for equity transactions, debt financing, and fundraising events
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
- ✓10+ years progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years leading teams
- ✓Experience at a rapidly scaling startup or scale-up environment
- ✓Strong technical accounting background in US GAAP, ASC 606, and multi-country consolidation
- ✓Proven success leading financial audits and implementing internal controls
- ✓Hands-on experience across AP, AR, payroll, revenue operations, tax, and reporting
- ✓Experience operating across multiple countries and entities, preferably US and European countries
- ✓Demonstrated success improving systems, processes, and close timelines
- ✓Ability to thrive in a dynamic high-growth environment with evolving priorities
- ✓IPO or SOX readiness involvement
Benefits
- ★Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- ★Life and AD&D insurance
- ★Financial advisory services
- ★Supplemental insurance benefits for accident, hospital and critical illness
- ★Health savings account
- ★Equity shares
- ★Discretionary PTO plan
- ★Parental leave
- ★401(k) retirement plan
- ★Flexible working hours
- ★Remote-first company culture
- ★Paid company holidays
- ★Free digital therapist for you and your family
- ★Career development and growth opportunities
- ★Competitive salary
