Assistant Controller

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, 2 PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Assistant Controller

Department - Finance - Corp Office Exempt

Reports to - Controller

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:

• Work Location: 2525 Meridian Pkwy Suite 400, Building 5, Durham, NC 27713
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Travel: N/A

Job Summary - The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the organization by assisting with accounting oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and audit preparation. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations, Uniform Guidance, HRSA requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards. 

The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and leadership team to maintain sound fiscal management practices that support Piedmont Health Services’ mission of providing high-quality healthcare services to the underserved community.

This position will have direct supervisory responsibility for designated members of the finance team, including Senior and Staff Accountants/Analysts, as well as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications -

Education: BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.

Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with grants management (HRSA grants preferred), fund accounting, single audits, and federal compliance.
• Supervisory experience, preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, CHC or FQHC environments, strongly preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Proficient with accounting systems (e.g., MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Fixed Assets, PlanSource) and healthcare PM/EHR billing systems. 
• Knowledge of HRSA/FQHC financial compliance requirements.
• Understanding of federal grant management and Uniform Guidance regulations. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment

Pay Range: $111,854 to $150,322(commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.