Controller - CPA

About the role

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit healthcare accounting standards.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for a $200M organization, including multiple entities or programs as applicable.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes (including inventory costing) ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Support Foundation Supply Chain and Materials Management to ensure accurate inventory existence, monitor and analyze inventory levels, and ensure best practices are being utilized for procurement contracts.
• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of annual Medicare cost reports. Coordinates with the Director of Finance & Accounting on Medicare audits and communications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including healthcare-specific requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors; coordinate annual financial audits, single audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Support compliance with IRS Form 990 reporting and other required filings.
• Partner with the CFO in the development and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Provide variance analysis and financial insights to support executive leadership and department heads.
• Support long-range financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and support professional development.
• Promote process automation and efficiency through effective use of financial systems and technology.
• Oversee financial systems, including ERP and accounting software; partner with IT and vendors on upgrades and enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure strong integration between accounting, billing, and clinical/operational systems as applicable.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with CPA or Advanced Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience in nonprofit and/or healthcare accounting, preferably within a large, complex organization ($100M+) containing multiple departmentalized budgetary cost centers.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and healthcare finance practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• Strong analytical skills to detect and correct discrepancies.
• Excellent customer service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• A general understanding of health care related reimbursement and accounting issues, and a basic understanding of the Federal Tax regulations relating to a 501 (C)(3) organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience in nonprofit and/or healthcare accounting, preferably within a large, complex organization ($100M+) containing multiple departmentalized budgetary cost centers.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and healthcare finance practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• Strong analytical skills to detect and correct discrepancies.
• Excellent customer service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• A general understanding of health care related reimbursement and accounting issues, and a basic understanding of the Federal Tax regulations relating to a 501 (C)(3) organization.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting knowledge to prepare and maintain financial reports and produce complex monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, as well as file Form 990’s and Medicare Cost Reports.
• Strong management, leadership, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous company-paid pension plan for your retirement.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.