[Hiring] Controller @Ilant Health

Role Description

We are hiring our first senior finance leader — a Controller who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and building the foundation of our finance function. This role is the foundation of Ilant’s financial and operational infrastructure, and will report to the COO.

You will:

• Ensure the business runs on accurate financial data
• Create discipline in how money moves through the company
• Build systems that scale with rapid growth

You will be joining a mission-oriented team at Series A startup delivering AI-enabled, high-quality clinical cardiometabolic care. You’ll be highly impactful with visibility across the company in an evolving but demanding role that will enable you to operate with extreme ownership!

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue, Billing & Collections
  • Own all invoicing across employer and health plan contracts
  • Manage complex billing structures (PPPM, Admin Fees, Passthrough Expenses, etc.)
  • Drive AR collections and reduce DSO
• Accounts Payable & Member Payments
  • Oversee vendor payments and expense management, including bonus & commission payments
  • Directly manage HRA reimbursements to members
• Accounting & Audit
  • Own monthly close process end-to-end in Quickbooks
  • Ensure GAAP-compliant financials
  • Lead initial and following annual audits
• Financial Systems & Process Design
  • Build scalable workflows across billing, AP, and reimbursements
  • Evaluate, implement and own tools (QuickBooks, Ramp, Bill.com, Carta, etc.)
• Financial Planning & Treasury
  • Support budgeting and forecasting
  • Optimize credit card usage and manage cash movement
• Corporate & Administrative Operations
  • Own corporate compliance calendar (franchise taxes, annual filings, foreign entity registrations)
  • Partner with legal counsel on entity management and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with PEO on payroll accuracy, benefits, and compliance

Qualifications

• CPA required
• 6–10 years of experience in accounting + finance operations
• Experience at a “Big Four” accounting firm
• Deep ownership of monthly close
• Experience with complex billing / revenue flows
• Willingness to personally execute transactional work
• Experience managing external accountants or firms
• Strong systems and process orientation

Bonus Points for

• Startup experience
• Experience preparing for or leading an audit
• Exposure to FP&A or cash forecasting
• Experience with entity management or corporate compliance processes

Benefits

• Fully remote environment – work from anywhere while maintaining meaningful collaboration with a distributed team
• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family
• Paid time off – 2 weeks of PTO to rest, recharge, and take the time you need
• Flexible floating holiday – one additional day each year to celebrate what matters most to you
• Paid sick leave – 5 sick days so you can prioritize your health when needed
• 11 paid company holidays throughout the year
• 401(k) retirement plan to help you invest in your future
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA options for additional tax-advantaged savings