Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and the Board, the Corporate Controller provides financial analysis, reporting, and operational support that strengthens financial stewardship and advance the organization’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include overseeing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, providing payroll oversight, managing month‑end close processes, and preparing internal and external financial statements. The Controller plays a critical role in overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations and supporting informed decision‑making across the organization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, operational improvements, and system implementations (e.g., ERP or financial reporting systems).

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Support cost control initiatives and performance improvement efforts across the organization.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the development, monitoring, and management of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze forecasts and financial trends to inform leadership decision-making.

Revenue Cycle Oversight

• Coordinate with outsourced revenue cycle vendor to ensure accurate, timely billing and collections.
• Monitor revenue performance and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including regulatory audits.
• Monitor changes in industry regulations and accounting standards and implement necessary updates.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Collaborate with operational and administrative leaders to support organizational objectives.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental and external relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 10 + years of accounting/finance related experience
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and boards preferred..
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and drive accountability.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.