Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting across multiple healthcare entities
• Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring reconciled and accurate trial balances are completed on schedule
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all journal entries, reconciliations, and regulatory filings
• Review and approve weekly check runs, wires, and cash disbursements while ensuring proper approvals and GL coding
• Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and financial controls
• Review payroll, benefits, accruals, and employer contributions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment
• Prepare and submit quarterly payroll tax filings including Form 941 and NYS-45 reconciliations
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, allocations, accruals, and eliminations between entities
• Post monthly billing, cash receipts, bank activity, investment entries, and recurring journal entries to the general ledger
• Review and approve reconciliations prepared by accounting staff including AP, payroll, bank, and intercompany accounts
• Cook up coordination audits and work closely with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual Medicare Cost Reports, financial statement audits, pension audits, and insurance reporting
• Calculate and submit monthly New York State Cash Receipts Assessment reports
• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Maintain internal controls and implement process improvements where necessary
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
• Collaborate with department leaders to support operational and financial goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibilities
• Minimum of 2 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership role preferred
• Healthcare experience required
• Nursing home or long-term care experience preferred but not required
• Experience working within skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and/or certified home health agencies (CHHA) strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of healthcare financial operations, budgeting, multi-entity accounting, and intercompany accounting
• Experience with Medicare Cost Reports, NYS Cash Receipts Assessment, RHCF-4 reporting, and reimbursement processes preferred
• Familiarity with union payroll, benefit remittances, and collective bargaining agreement calculations preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software required
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or finance reporting automation tools preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive financial information with discretion

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $170,000 - $180,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $170,000 - $180,000 annually

Schedule

Not specified