About AA Medical

AA Medical is a provider of sustainable solutions to both the new and resale medical device equipment markets. AA Medical was founded in 2012 to help doctors and surgeons around the world access high quality pre-owned medical equipment at an affordable price. We are proud to consistently connect the world with life sustaining medical equipment and are constantly working towards even more growth.

AA Medical offers a variety of benefits to ensure that our employees feel supported and valued. Here’s a summary of what we offer:

-Unlimited PTO for exempt employees, so you can take the time you need to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
-3 Floating Holidays
-9 observed holidays to spend time with loved ones and celebrate important occasions.
-Medical coverage with HSA and PPO options, so you can choose the plan that works best for you.
-FSA and HSA accounts, as well as dependent care FSA, to help you save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
-Discounts on pet insurance to keep your furry friends healthy.
-Delta Dental and Delta Vision insurance offerings.
-Short term and long term disability coverage through Principal, to provide financial protection in case of unexpected events.
-EAP (employee assistance program) through Principal, to provide confidential support and resources for personal and work-related challenges.
-Pet friendly office in Mokena, to make your furry friends feel welcome and at home.
-4% 401(k) company match

Position Overview

The Assistant Corporate Controller will oversee several accounting functions across multiple domestic geographical sites, ensuring accurate financial reporting, adherence to GAAP standards, key customer/vendor reconciliation and state, local and sales tax compliance in applicable jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this pivotal role will be instrumental in shaping the financial foundation of the company during a period of rapid growth, ensuring scalability and long-term success.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundational accounting background with understanding of operational accounting processes, ERP and system integration, and team development. Working closely with senior leadership, the Assistant Corporate Controller will help drive financial strategy, deliver actionable insights, and cultivate a high-performing accounting team of 8+ members.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist with the consolidated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency among multiple subsidiaries.
• Enhance the Company’s monthly account reconciliation process, driving accuracy and optimization.
• Co-lead the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors to ensure timely and clean results. Manage the PBC list with the auditors to ensure timely delivery of key requests.
• Support in various functions associated with inventory management and accounting, specifically, inventory adjustments, cycle counts and annual counts.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP with understanding of adjusted EBITDA through addbacks and pro-forma roll-ups.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to reconcile and rectify key customer and vendor accounts balances, where applicable.
• Oversee post-acquisition financial integration into NetSuite for newly acquired entities, ensuring alignment of accounting policies, systems, and processes.
• Partner with the Controller and CFO to monitor and report on post-acquisition performance metrics

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, including tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with various sales tax filings in applicable jurisdictions
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets, optimize financial performance, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and enhance controls as the company scales.

Strategic Financial Management

• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and executive team to develop financial strategies that align with growth objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with detailed variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Lead with ad-hoc reports and projects, when applicable

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor several of the accounting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Provide clear priorities, deliverables, and proactive communication to drive team success.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee the optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite experience strongly preferred).

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Empowered to take initiative, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact on the organization and team as you shape the accounting function and influence the company’s trajectory.
• Direct influence on financial strategy and executive decision-making during a transformative growth period. Help the company fix our challenges, grow our strengths, and make us more efficient.
• Opportunity to build and scale a high-performing accounting function, with a focus on team development, innovation, and efficiency.
• A key leadership role in a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed organization maximizing sustained growth. Key exposure to M&A as opportunities arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with mix of public accounting and/or private industry, and at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Background with various state, local and sales tax filings
• Experience managing audits and working collaboratively with external auditors.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Experience in private equity-backed environments and managing offshore teams is also a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Builder: Skilled at establishing processes, structures, and teams that drive excellence.
• Listener First: Approachable and collaborative, maintaining professionalism throughout all interactions, and fostering understanding and respect.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial operations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial data clearly.
• Experienced in ERP implementation and optimization.
• Someone with a good personality and a positive attitude is a big plus – mean people need not apply.