Controller

Controller

Full-Time | Salary

Center for Learning and Innovation

We're committed to compassionate care for all. Our patients. Our employees. You.

At La Clinica, we love our patients and enthusiastically treat them with the same care, respect, and dignity that we would our friends, family, and neighbors because that's who they are. If this appeals to you, La Clinica might be the right place to build your career. We're looking for the right team members to treat our patients with this level of care.

We extend our commitment to compassionate care to our employees as well. We invest in our employees' lives through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, easy access to wellness, personal and professional

The Controller provides executive-level oversight of La Clinica's accounting operations, including ownership of the general ledger, month-end close, financial statement accuracy, grant compliance, and audit coordination. This role ensures alignment between accounting records and financial reporting, maintains GAAP compliance, and establishes strong internal control systems. The Controller strengthens infrastructure, mitigates key-person risk, and supports organizational transparency and financial integrity.

Accountabilities Include :

Performs Essential Job Duties

• General Ledger & Close Ownership
  • Assume clear ownership of the general ledger and month-end close process.
  • Ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, and reconciled prior to CFO review.
  • Oversee complex reconciliations and ensure standardized close procedures.
  • Redesign close workflows to reduce reliance on manual processes and individual knowledge.
• Financial Reporting Authority
  • Review, approve, and certify monthly financial statements for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Chief Financial Officer for Board and Finance Committee reporting.
  • Ensure no financial reporting is distributed externally without documented Controller and CFO approval.
  • Ensure all material adjustments are completed and documented prior to financial statement finalization.
  • Maintain complete supporting documentation for all reported balances and material variances.
• Grant Compliance & Revenue Alignment
  • Ensure alignment between accounting records and grant financial reporting.
  • Oversee deferred revenue treatment and compliance with grant restrictions.
  • Establish consistent grant accounting policies and revenue recognition standards.
  • Ensure grant reporting is audit-ready and fully reconciled to the general ledger.
  • Ensure accounting treatment of deferred revenue, grant receivables, and restricted funds aligns with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Audit Coordination & External Reporting
  • Serve as primary accounting liaison for external financial audit, single audit, and Form 990.
  • Ensure audit documentation is standardized and centrally maintained.
  • Address audit findings and implement corrective action plans.
  • Ensure financial records meet nonprofit and healthcare regulatory standards.
  • Present audit results and accounting findings to the Chief Financial Officer and support Board-level audit discussions as requested.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Design, implement, and monitor strong internal control frameworks.
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across accounting functions.
  • Standardize and document accounting policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant regulatory requirements.
  • Identify control weaknesses, implement corrective action plans, and report material control risks to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Accounting Structure & Team Development
  • Supervise accounting personnel including Senior Accountant(s), AP, AR, and grant accounting staff.
  • Establish structured team meetings and clear communication protocols within the accounting function.
  • Ensure workload is distributed appropriately to reduce key-person dependency.
  • Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for accounting staff.
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability standards that promote professional conduct and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Optimize use of the MIP accounting system and related modules.
  • Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets and undocumented workflows.
  • Partner with CFO and Budget & FP&A Manager to strengthen financial reporting integration.
  • Establish documentation standards to ensure continuity and sustainability of accounting processes.
  • Support long-term accounting infrastructure planning to ensure scalability as the organization grows.
  • Completes assigned trainings via La Clinica's learning module system (Relias) by required due date.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Must demonstrate executive-level communication skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and Board members. Must be able to maintain composure in high-pressure environments and manage confidential financial information with integrity.

Education and/or Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and annual audit processes.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit healthcare accounting standards and fund accounting principles.
• Experience designing and enforcing internal control systems.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to lead through organizational change.
• Experience preparing financial materials for Board or Finance Committee review.

Preferred:

• FQHC or healthcare industry experience.
• Experience with fund accounting systems (MIP preferred).
• Experience leading accounting system improvements or process redesign initiatives.

Equity Statement:

At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization's vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.