Controller

1 month ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
SWORD Health

SWORD Health

SWORD Health provides AI-powered digital physical therapy solutions designed to prevent pain, support recovery, and enhance overall health, while also aiming to transform the rehabilitation industry through innovative technology and clinical oversight.

Health Care Providers & Services
251-1K
Founded 2015
$324M raised

Description

  • Own US GAAP-compliant accounting, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and multi-entity consolidation across US and Europe.
  • Manage month-end close, general ledger integrity, intercompany transactions, and accuracy of financial reporting and management statements.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and policies required for public-company readiness, coordinating with InfoSec, IT, and Legal teams.
  • Prepare for and lead annual external audits and manage relationships with external auditors; present reporting and control updates to the Audit Committee.
  • Track performance and margins across multiple revenue streams and commercial models and partner with FP&A to drive insights.
  • Partner with Commercial and Revenue Operations to improve systems data integrity (CRM, billing tools, contract data) and ensure accuracy of utilization-based revenue models.
  • Manage US and international tax compliance (VAT, sales tax, income tax), oversee R&D tax credit documentation, and drive automation of tax data collection and filing.
  • Design and improve scalable accounting workflows across AP, AR, payroll, and spend approval and deploy/optimize financial systems (ERP, spend management, travel).
  • Lead, coach, and recruit a geographically distributed accounting team (US + Europe), build capabilities, and uplift developing talent.
  • Support technical accounting research and accurate accounting for equity transactions, debt financing, fundraising events, and M&A/corporate structuring activities (financial DD, tax DD, PPA).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years of people leadership.
  • Strong technical accounting background including US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and multi-country consolidation.
  • Proven experience leading financial audits and implementing internal controls; IPO or SOX readiness involvement preferred.
  • Hands-on experience across AP, AR, payroll, revenue operations, tax, and financial reporting, including complex intercompany setups.
  • Experience working at a rapidly scaling startup/scale-up and operating across multiple countries/entities (US and European countries preferred).
  • Demonstrated success improving systems, processes, and reducing close timelines.
  • Experience at a public accounting firm is a plus.
  • Familiarity with healthcare-related regulatory environments (SOC2, HIPAA-related processes) is desirable.
  • Preferred systems experience: NetSuite, Zip/Ramp, and Navan; experience integrating acquisitions or new legal entities is a plus.
  • Must have legal right to work in the United States; employer will not provide visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility for full-time employees 25+ hours/week).
  • Equity shares as part of compensation.
  • Discretionary/Unlimited PTO policy and paid company holidays.
  • Parental leave and paid time-off benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Flexible working hours and remote-first/hybrid work policy.
  • Access to a free digital therapist program for employees and their families.
  • Financial advisory services and supplemental insurance options (accident, hospital, critical illness); Health Savings Account available.

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