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Healthcare Controller Opportunity at Southwest Care Center Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these three questions: Do you want to make a difference? Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare? Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community? For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing and other services within our communities. Southwest Care Center is currently seeking an experienced full-time Healthcare Controller. This position supports all SCC locations in Santa Fe and Albuquerque; therefore, candidate must reside in the local market area of Albuquerque or Santa Fe, New Mexico and able to travel between the two cities as needed. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller is a senior finance role at Southwest CARE Center (SCC) responsible for the strategic financial architecture of the organization. Working in parallel with our veteran Accounting Manager, the Controller will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, oversee complex grant compliance, and drive the evolution of our Workday ERP system. This role is a critical component of our long-term leadership succession plan and serves as the primary local financial liaison for our New Mexico clinical operations. Position responsibilities include but not limited to: Strategic FP&A & Budget Management Annual Budgeting: Lead the development of the $70M annual operating budget, partnering with clinical and operational leads to ensure alignment with SCC's mission. Forecasting: Develop sophisticated rolling forecasts and "what-if" models to guide the CFO and Director of Finance in long-term decision-making. Monthly Variance Analysis: Provide deep-dive analysis into departmental spend and revenue performance, translating data into actionable insights for non-financial managers. FQHC Grant & Revenue Strategy Grant Management: Provide financial oversight for federal and state grants, ensuring strict adherence to compliance and reporting deadlines. Regulatory Reporting: Lead the financial preparation for the annual Uniform Data System (UDS) report and Federal Financial Reports (FFR). 340B & RCM Integration: Partner with the Pharmacy and Billing departments to analyze the financial health of the 340B program and optimize the Revenue Cycle. Workday ERP System Ownership Systems Architect: Serve as the Finance "Super User" for Workday. Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual data entry. Dashboards & Reporting: Design and maintain real-time Workday dashboards that provide clinical directors with immediate visibility into their labor costs and supply spend. Data Integrity: Collaborate with the Remote Sr. Financial Analyst to ensure all Workday data flows accurately from clinical operations to the General Ledger. Peer Partnership: Work in close tandem with the Accounting Manager to ensure that strategic forecasts (Controller) are grounded in historical GL accuracy (Manager). Institutional Knowledge Transfer: Proactively engage in cross-training with the Accounting Manager to master the organization's unique historical financial nuances as part of a formal succession plan. Audit Support: Support the Accounting Manager during the annual external audit, specifically regarding grant compliance and internal control documentation. Departmental Cross-Training and Support. Other duties as assigned. Candidate Highlights Experience: 8+ years of progressive financial leadership. Experience in FQHC, Community Health Center, or complex Healthcare environments preferred. ERP Proficiency: Proven experience managing or optimizing Workday Finance (or a similar Tier 1 ERP like NetSuite/Oracle). Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA highly preferred. Local Presence: Must be based in or willing to commute to Santa Fe/ABQ for hybrid work to maintain a strong physical presence in our clinics. Communication: Ability to explain complex financial concepts to clinical staff and executive leadership with clarity and wit. Employment Highlights Monday - Friday typical schedule. Great work/life balance with generous time off plans. Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with substantial employer contribution, paid time off, professional development programs, and 340B prescription access. Living & Working in New Mexico The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won't find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico home. Rich cultural and historical diversity. 310 days of sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You'll forget what humidity is when you live here. Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico! Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life. Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe. Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque. International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out. Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breathtaking view. Great schools and family friendly communities. And let's not forget about New Mexican cuisineit is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green? Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blake's Lotaburger