Controller

About the role

The Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for Root Center for Advanced Recovery and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and stewardship of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller oversees daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury activities, payroll administration, compliance, and audit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and account reconciliations.
• Ledds the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintains the integrity of the general ledger and ensures accurate financial reporting across all organizational entities and programs.
• Oversees accounting for grants, restricted funding, governmental programs, and other specialized funding sources.
• Maintains and continuously improves accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and minimize risk.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and organizational policies.
• Covers external audits, financial reviews, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversees implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Maintains documentation and reporting necessary to support organizational compliance and financial transparency.
• Monitors organizational cash flow and liquidity and provides cash management reporting to the CFO.
• Aids in annual operating and capital budget development, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provides financial analysis and operational reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Develops financial dashboards, performance metrics, and management reports to improve organizational visibility and accountability.
• Supports system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives that enhance financial operations.
• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development for accounting and finance staff.
• Establishes departmental goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Promotes a culture of accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develops succession planning and staff development initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (8) years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
• Healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit healthcare, FQHC, or multi-site healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, payroll administration, and audit processes.
• Experience managing complex accounting operations and supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and strengthen financial controls.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, ADP, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.