Controller

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

As the leader of the accounting team, a Financial Controller is in charge of closely monitoring a company’s financial health. The Controller will maintain, manage, and analyze financial statements, payroll, budgets, tax compliance issues, and more. The ideal candidate will have health plan experience and be proficient in both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth. This position will supervise the Finance Department and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee statutory financial statements, SAP compliance, and regulatory reporting to Florida OIR.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points 
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape 
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines 
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions 
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development 
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies 
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures 
• Review and update accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation 
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows 
• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity 

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Active CPA certification required 

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in accounting

• Proficient understanding of GAAP and SAP

• Bilingual in Spanish 

• Health plan experience 

• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis 

• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting 

• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes 

• Exemplary history of financial project management 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field 

• Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

• Fast-paced office environment. 

• Highly regulated environment. 

• Time frames to handle issues are in accordance with CMS time frames. 

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. The work is performed indoors. Sits, stands, bends, lift, and moves intermittently during working hours 

This Job Description may be modified at any time at the discretion of the employer as business operations may deem necessary. This does not constitute an employment agreement and may not include all duties. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.