Controller

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for the overall management, integrity, and accuracy of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides leadership and oversight for general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, and internal financial controls.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization operates in a highly regulated healthcare and nonprofit environment. The Controller is responsible for ensuring accounting practices and financial reporting comply with applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state requirements, HRSA/FQHC requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.

The Controller serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership and department leaders by providing accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support operational decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accounting & Financial Reporting

QHC & Healthcare Finance

Budgeting & Financial Analysis


Grants & Restricted Funds

Audit & Compliance


Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management

Payroll & Benefits Accounting

Fixed Assets & Capital

Leadership & Team Management

Technology & Process Improvement

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.


Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.


CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 57 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.


Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable leadership experience preferred.


Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit, or community health center experience strongly preferred.


Experience with federal or state grants preferred.


Experience with external audits and internal control processes required.


Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger accounting required.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation details: 85000-110000 Hourly Wage

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