Controller

UNIVERSITY MUSLIM MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Inc.

• $85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or non-profit environment is ideal.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and general ledger software.
  • Strong communication and management skills for effective team leadership.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and compliant financial reporting aligned with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
  • Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end closing processes.
  • Manage cash reporting, bank reconciliations, and cash position monitoring.
  • Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and Medicaid/Medicare reporting.
  • Prepare and review audit support schedules for annual compliance audits.
  • Provide oversight of payroll processes, ensuring timely pay and legal compliance.
  • Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy communications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
  • Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Loan repayment options and 403(b) savings plan contributions.
  • Employee discounts and an extended lunch on Fridays.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off from day one, with recognition programs in place.
Full Job Description
Starting salaries are set in accordance with our compensation plan, which considers multiple individual and organizational factors, including internal equity. To uphold pay equity in alignment with the compensation plan, starting salary ranges are not negotiable. Before applying, please ensure that the compensation for this position meets your needs.

Benefits and Compensation

UMMA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with comprehensive and cost-effective medical plans. Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement, loan repayment opportunities, 403(b) savings plan, employee discounts, extended lunch on Fridays, and more!. Our compensation plan also includes paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (accruals begin on the first day of hire), Employee Recognition, and more!!

Essential duties

Accounting Operations:

  • Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting aligned to GAAP and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
  • Oversees the daily operations of accounting department including management of the month end close
  • Oversees cash management activities, including cash reporting, bank reconciliations, and cash position monitoring

Grant & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensures compliance with Federal grant requirements, Medicaid and Medicare billing and reconciliation reports and other restricted funds
  • Maintains Financial Compliance Calendar, Files and Records and ensures timely preparation and submission of all Regulatory Reports (UDS, OSHPD, and Cost Reports, ad hoc.)
  • Provides oversight of non federal grant reporting and reconciliation processes, ensuring grant expenditures, financial records, and submitted reports are accurate and complete

Audits:
  • Prepares and reviews audit support schedules and serves as a primary contact between UMMA Staff and auditors for annual financial and HRSA compliance audits

Payroll:
  • Provides oversight and review of payroll process to ensure payroll is processed timely and labor laws are maintained
  • Reviews bi-weekly payroll with Accounting Manager


Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Supports the CFO in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis
  • Provides management and board-level financial communication and strategy
  • Supports the CFO in preparing financial presentations and reports for leadership, committees, and the Board of Directors

Team Leadership:
  • Provides leadership and management of the accounting team
  • Partners and collaborates closely with executive leadership, clinical operations, and accounting team to support sustainable growth with mission delivery
  • Serves as a direct contact for Department Managers as needed to support ongoing Financial needs
  • Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, automation, and internal controls


SERVICE VALUES

All employees are expected to provide the very highest level of service to Clinic patients and their families. In addition, their work ethic is expected to reflect the Islamic values and moral principles that inspired its founders. These include the core values that are universally shared and revered by society at large:

Service

Compassion

Human Dignity

Social Justice

Ethical Conduct

ENVIRONMENT

  • Work to be performed in shared office space with accounting team.
  • Telecommute options may be accommodated with advanced scheduling

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a variety of environments (indoor/outdoor).

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE OPERATION

The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment:
  • Telephone, cell phone
  • Computer, printer and related equipment
  • Copy machine
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Personal automobile
  • Calculator

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree, CPA, or CMA certification preferred
  • 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with 3+ years in a supervisory capacity and background in an FQHC or non-profit setting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, general ledger software, and healthcare reimbursement structures
  • Excellent organizational, tracking, and follow-up skills
  • Strong communication and management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and workflows simultaneously
  • An ability to maintain sensitive matters confidentially

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