Assistant Controller

ABOUT US

At Vida, we help people get better- and we're helping the healthcare system get better, too.

Vida is a virtual, personalized obesity care provider that uses evidence-based treatment to help patients manage obesity and related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression. Vida's team of Obesity Medicine-Certified Physicians, Registered Dietitians, Expert Coaches and Licensed Therapists takes a whole-person approach to care, helping people lose weight, reduce stress and improve their overall health.

By combining advanced technology with top-notch healthcare providers, Vida is breaking down the barriers that have historically kept people from getting the best care. It's trusted by Fortune 100 companies, major national payers and large providers to enable their employees to live their healthiest lives.

**Vida is authorized to do business in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Vida is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where Vida is registered.

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory guidelines and the unique financial considerations of a digital health environment. This role is both strategic and hands-on, offering the opportunity to shape accounting processes and support scaling initiatives.

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Oversee GL activities, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in interpreting contracts for proper revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Work with billing, RCM and data teams to reconcile platform and claims-based revenue.
• Partner with FP&A and operations to ensure accurate cost allocation across revenue channels.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and compliance teams.
• Ensure timely completion of annual audit, including PBC schedules.
• Support state sales/use tax, SUI and 1099 compliance.
• Support automation and system integration (NetSuite, Expensify, Bill.com, ADP, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
• Manage accounting staff (e.g., Payroll, AP, Revenue, Billing, Staff Accountants).
• Provide training and mentorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. 
• CPA or CMA required. 
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience within healthcare, SaaS or tech environments a large plus.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., MS Products, NetSuite, Carta, ADPTS, Bill.com, Expensify, Divvy).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Vida is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Vida—it is the foundation of what we do. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our platform and those we serve. Vida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Vida in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position will be deemed the sole property of Vida. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Vida as a result of the unsolicited referral.

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