Accounting Manager Job at Candid Health in New York

Join Candid Health as our first Accounting hire and build a solid financial foundation from the ground up! You'll shape our accounting function, streamline processes, and provide key insights that fuel our growth as we continue to scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Establish Candid Health's internal accounting function; bringing ownership of critical processes in-house
• Lead month-end and year-end closing to ensure the timely and precise preparation of financial statements
• Implement best in class accounting processes and improve efficiency of our financial workflows, including standardizing reporting
• Ensure timely tax submissions and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Collaborate closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to maintain full compliance with financial and legal requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain operational ownership of business functions such as payroll, reporting, and forecasting - both individually and in collaboration with Finance
• Create and maintain documentation for accounting processes and procedures to ensure consistency and scalability

Who You Are

• 4+ years of Accounting experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments, HealthTech experience is a plus
• Bachelors, Masters or equivalent in accounting or related field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Proficient in accounting and finance tools (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Brex, Rippling, Bill.com, etc.) with a willingness to adapt to new systems.
• You have a detailed understanding of GAAP accounting and strong technical accounting skills
• Proven track record of executing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance activities
• An outcome oriented professional that thrives in dynamic startup environments - you're able to identify opportunities for improvement across your sphere of ownership and others
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can collaborate with technical teams, executives and business partners of varying scope and dimension