Controller

The Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll oversight, accounts payable, grant accounting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance. The Controller provides financial analysis and operational insight to support management decision-making and ensures accounting practices comply with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, HRSA requirements, and organizational policies.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pay Range: $88,115.68 - $105,706.90 annually*

* The pay range represents HealthFirst's good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits:

5.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
2. Minimum seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end/year-end close, audit support, and internal controls.
3. Minimum three years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience preferred.
4. Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit healthcare, or other highly regulated accounting experience strongly preferred.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and experience applying accounting principles to complex transactions and financial reporting.
6. Experience with grant accounting and federal grant compliance, including Uniform Guidance, strongly preferred.
7. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated experience with ERP/general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting systems; NetSuite or comparable ERP experience preferred.
8. Must submit a CORI releases form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
9. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
10. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in both onsite and remote work environments.

Competencies:

1. Financial acumen.
2. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and independently investigates discrepancies, unusual trends, and financial variances through resolution.
3. Analytical/problem-solving ability.
4. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as leadership and staff development.
5. Process improvement.
6. Attention to details.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Salary Description

$88,115.68 - $105,706.90 annually