Controller

Garner's mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high quality and affordable care for all. By helping employers restructure their healthcare benefit to provide clear incentives and data-driven insights, we direct employees to higher quality and lower cost healthcare providers. The result is that patients get better health outcomes while doctors are rewarded for practicing well, not performing more procedures. We are backed by top-tier venture capital firms, are growing rapidly and looking to expand our team.

We’re looking for a Controller to build out our accounting team and function. This role reports to the Head of Finance.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting functions like A/P, A/R, collections, and general ledger activities; building systems to improve processes 
• Ensuring production of timely financial reporting, including managing monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and closing; building systems to improve processes 
• Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations 
• Implementing best-in-class accounting systems such as NetSuite
• Owning external audit processes, coordinating with auditors and regulators as needed
• Managing, developing, motivating and retaining a high-performance accounting team

Ideal candidate has:

• Total 8-10+ years of accounting experience, with:
• Proven experience in managing day-to-day accounting operations and systems
• Solid leadership skills, with a strong track record of hiring, developing and retaining top talent 
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• Familiarity with SOX readiness and compliance requirements
• A willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and do whatever is necessary to ensure company success
• Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment 
• A desire to be a part of our mission to improve the U.S. healthcare system

What we look for at Garner:

• Mission First: Our mission is to transform our healthcare system, delivering high quality and affordable care to all. Everything else is secondary.
• Expect Extraordinary: Our mission is audacious, so we will only succeed by producing exceptional results. We continually push ourselves and each other to new heights and beyond our comfort zones.
• Courageous Communication: Transparency and candor are imperative to realizing our potential as an organization and as individuals—even when uncomfortable. Many companies talk about these values. We live them. 
• Supportive community: We know that people …