Controller

1 week ago


Saint Paul, United States Smart Data Solutions LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Do you enjoy working on a broad range of accounting and finance tasks with a collaborative team? Are you action oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment where problem solving, analysis and initiative are required?

Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of data management, claim routing and workflow solutions to health plans and TPAs, is looking for a strong accounting professional to join our Finance team.

The Controller will be responsible for coordinating the month-end close and financial reporting. In addition, this person will supervise Accounts Payable and Payroll activities. This individual will report to and work directly with the Sr. Director, Financial Accounting and Control and will lead accounting activities, systems, and processes within a fast-paced, growing organization.

What you’ll be doing?

Principal Accounting Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the month-end close process to meet reporting deadlines and drive improvements in the close process
  • Consolidate financials for multiple entities in various currencies
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Liaison with sales team on calculating sales commissions and accounting for deferred selling costs
  • Responsible for payroll accounting entries and benefit reporting
  • Oversee fixed asset accounting and reporting for accuracy and liaison with external auditors
  • Coordinate and prepare various tax and audit workpapers, and walk throughs for the external auditors; handle ongoing assessment of internal controls
  • Manage the accounts payable process and staff
  • Assist with the assessment of a new accounting system and implementation
  • Assist with acquisition accounting and integration activities
  • Department spend reporting, analysis, and distribution for management team
  • Month-end financial reporting and analytical review of the financial statements against prior year. Identify and implement financial reporting process improvements.
  • Assist Finance team on ad-hoc projects as required
  • Other duties as assigned
What we’re looking for?

Required skills:

  • 4-year degree in accounting or related coursework, CPA preferred
  • 5+ years accounting experience, public accounting or industry experience preferred
  • Microsoft Office products; strong Excel skills
  • The ability to be hands on, organized and detail oriented
  • Strong accounting, quantitative, and analytical skills, and ability to apply those skills within the role
  • Ability to identify issues and take initiative for process improvement and problem resolution
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software and experience on financial system implementations is a plus

Why this is the company for you?

Top Benefits & Perks:

  • A company culture that is authentic and values teamwork, humility, and fairness We work hard for our customers and have fun along the way
  • A professional development and growth-oriented workplace
  • Generous benefits including, health insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years
  • Work-life balance with competitive paid time off package; including vacation, holiday, and a floating day
Who is Smart Data Solutions?

For over 20 years, Smart Data Solutions has been partnering with leading payer organizations to provide automation and technology solutions enabling data standardization and workflow automation. The company brings a comprehensive set of turn-key services to handle all claims and claims-related information regardless of format (paper, fax, electronic), digitizing and normalizing for seamless use by payer clients. Solutions include intelligent data capture, conversion and digitization, mailroom management, comprehensive clearinghouse services and proprietary workflow offerings. SDS’ headquarters are just outside of St. Paul, MN with 300+ employees and leverages dedicated onshore and offshore resources as part of its service delivery model. The company counts over 420 healthcare organizations as clients, including a number of Blues plans, large regional health plans and leading independent TPAs, handling over 500 million transactions of varying types annually with a 98%+ customer retention rate. SDS has also invested meaningfully in automation and machine learning capabilities across its tech-enabled processes to drive scalability and greater internal operating efficiency while also improving client results.

SDS recently partnered with a leading growth-oriented investment firm, Parthenon Capital, to further accelerate expansion and product innovation.

Location:

This position is located in our Eagan, MN office. This is a hybrid position with requirements of 3 days in-office.

Smart Data Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.


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