What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Area Substance Abuse Council?
Description
Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community.
As Controller, you will oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, analysis, forecasting, financial planning, and supervision of the finance team. In this role, you will work closely with senior management and the Board of Directors to ensure the organization's financial integrity and long-term sustainability.
Key Duties
- Direct all finance department activities to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, including internal and external monthly financial statements, consolidated statements, and annual audits for four companies.
- Manage the annual audit process to ensure accuracy and timeliness in collaboration with independent accountants and direct the preparation of tax returns for multiple entities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee accounting for all contracts including grants, and other administrative agreements and manage financial reporting to ensure compliance with multiple government agencies ensuring adequate cash flow for award reimbursement.
- Ensure compliance with government financial reporting requirements, including state and federal reports and those required by the United Way.
- Lead the finance team effectively through hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and performance management to ensure accurate and timely outcomes while maintaining documented processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for the Executive Director and assist in presenting key financial insights and material changes to the Finance Committee.
- Oversee treasury management including cash flow analysis and projections, debt management for all companies, refinancing as needed, and maintaining collateral analysis and compliance with covenants.
- Provide direct management of the patient billing team, ensuring accurate billing, timely claims submission, and effective collections. Maintain oversight of the childcare billing process, collaborating with staff to ensure accurate invoicing, timely payments, and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and maintain financial forecasts that support long-term profitability goals, while providing the management team with financial models and measurable, data-driven analysis to guide decision-making.
- Direct the preparation of the annual budget ensuring departmental-level detail for the operating budget and project-specific detail for the capital budget.
- Manage property and casualty insurance to ensure protection against property losses and potential liabilities, coordinate annual renewals in collaboration with brokers to provide recommendations to the Executive Director, and handle claims efficiently to achieve timely and successful settlements.
- Maintain accurate accounting for fixed assets and inventory, adhering to various GAAP and tax reporting methods.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. CPA certification is preferred.
- At least five years of accounting and auditing experience, including two years in a supervisory role, is required. Non-profit or healthcare experience is preferred.
- Strong experience overseeing patient billing processes, including charge capture, claims submission, and collections, is strongly preferred.
- Experience with intercompany accounting and a comprehensive knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Advanced analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting financial information to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments to execute complex processes and develop, document, and maintain efficient workflows.
Salary and Benefits
ASAC offers competitive compensation with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. Full time staff are eligible for a complete benefit package including, Health and Dental, Fertility Benefits, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and a generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plan.
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