Controller

Job Position: Controller

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Starting Annual Salary: $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, matching 403b retirement plan and other voluntary benefits. Paid time off, paid holidays, company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance equivalent to $100,000.00.

General Description:

The Controller is primarily responsible for overseeing accounts payable, purchasing, payroll and grant accounting functions for Midtown Community Health Center (Midtown), accomplishing the financial and compliance activities of the organization. Responsibilities include administration of the organization's financial policies and the development of new policies; financial statement preparation and month-end management reporting; maintenance of the general ledger; cash management; accounts payable; tracking and reporting of grants and contributions; audit preparation and management; and budget-to-actual variance reporting. Performs a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices in accordance with federal, state, and local law and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable grant terms and conditions, other contractual obligations, and Board-approved financial policies of Midtown.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Work with the CEO to create and operationalize financial policies of the organization.
• Manage accounts payable, including new vendor set up and maintenance, vendor statement reconciliation, coding of expenses to proper general ledger account and to proper funding source, cash disbursements, and reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly and produce cash balance and transaction reports.
• Record semi-monthly payroll entries and all related payroll-related accruals.
• Prepare business and payroll taxes.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and summarize results for the month.
• Produce monthly financial statements for review, including monthly summary of results and variances and productivity reporting.
• Provide monthly program budget reports to managers.
• Assist in developing operating and capital budgets by providing historical financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Maintain all financial files.
• Develops continuous improvement initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

Audit and Compliance

• Serve as the primary contact and coordinator for all agencies who perform financial audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all supporting documentation and manage auditor's requests during fieldwork.
• Assist in completion of the 990-tax returns.
• Partner with HR to support the benefit audits and 5500 reporting for 403(b) plans.
• Provide all documentation and reports to consultants for Medicare Cost Report preparation.

Grant Accounting and Federal Reporting

• Maintain general ledger accounting for all grants and produce timely federal reporting.
• Ensure draw down of federal funds is completed timely and according to policy.
• Prepare invoices to grantors as required.
• Complete financial sections of annual UDS reporting, as required by HRSA

Supervisory

• Participate in staff and department meetings.
• Conduct orientation and performance evaluations of supervised staff, manage performance issues.
• Facilitate staff development and empowerment through appropriate coaching, mentoring, and counseling.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or comparable work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation highly desired.

Experience and Training:

• 3-5 years of Accounting and Finance experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• 2-3 years of experience in supervisory and financial leadership roles.
• Prior experience working in a FQHC/330 Community Health Center/Primary Care environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with automated financial management, general ledger, reporting systems, and grants management.
• Experience with SaaS business models and their associated revenue recognition.
• Proven ability to use computers and technology for word processing, spreadsheet, data management and expert level data analysis. Must be proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to supervise, schedule and prioritize the work of staff.
• Highly organized and meticulous.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a team environment.
• Ability to manage large volumes of work within prescribed times.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000