Controller

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting and Oversight: Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Review and analyze monthly internal financial statements; identify trends, risks, and variances; and provide recommendations to the CFO. Ensures proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit healthcare organizations. Maintain and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies. Support development and monitoring of cash flow projections and short-term cash management activities in collaboration with the CFO.
• Accounts Payable: Ensure AP processes support proper authorization, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and funding requirements. Confirm segregation of duties and approval controls are functioning as designed. Monitor expense coding discipline and adherence to policy and grant allowability standards. Ensure vendor payment agreements are met and maintain sound vendor relationships. Ensure AP activity supports cash management priorities without compromising compliance.
• Payroll: Ensure payroll processes are accurate, compliant, controlled, and sustainable over time. Confirm payroll responsibilities are properly segregated, reviewed, and documented. Ensure redundancy through cross-training, documented procedures, and controlled system access. Ensure payroll documentation and controls support audits, grant reviews, and regulatory scrutiny. Partnership in and oversight of applicable HRIS functions, and ongoing implementation/deployment of UKG.
• Internal Controls & Audit: Establish, document, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity. Coordinate year-end audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors; ensure timely completion and resolution of audit findings. Continuously assess and improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Leadership & Management: Provide leadership and supervision to the accounting team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the finance department.
• Budgeting, Planning & Organizational Support: Support the CFO in the annual budgeting process, forecasts, and long-range financial planning. Provide financial analysis and decision support for new programs, services, and operational initiatives. Act as an internal consultant to department leaders on finance-related matters, promoting financial literacy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the principles of financial management, nonprofit and healthcare accounting principles. Demonstrated understanding of FQHC financial requirements, including HRSA Section 330 and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Experience with grant accounting, cost allocation methodologies, and audit compliance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills. Proven ability to lead and develop staff in a fast-paced environment. High level of integrity, judgement, discretion, and confidentiality. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, Master’s degree and/or CPA highly desirable. 8+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles including supervision and development of staff. Healthcare experience required: FQHC or federally funded healthcare experience strongly preferred. Strong experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and nonprofit financial reporting. Proficiency with accounting systems, HRIS/payroll systems, and advanced Excel skills.