Controller

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970.  We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.  As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

Controller

Location: Admin | 681 Center St. NE, Salem OR 97301

Job Status: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Salary: $43.60, $54.50, $65.40

Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (Internal candidates that are currently employed here at NWHS are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.)

Referral Bonus: $1,000 (Referral bonus’ expire at the close of this job posting.)

We are seeking solution-focused accounting professional to join our finance department as a Controller. 

YOUR ROLE:

In this position you will oversee the agency’s accounting & finance team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, accounting standards, and grant requirements.  This position is responsible for financial accounting reconciliation, financial reports, grant accounting, grant monitoring and invoicing, updating policies and procedures, preparing program budgets, and assisting with internal and external audits.  This position is part of the Agency Management Team leading the operation of the Community Health Center.

This is a supervisory role and is responsible for the hiring and coaching of employees. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Works closely with the CFO to coordinate the finance department’s role in the annual financial audit, federal single audit, retirement plan audit, and all other external audits including site visits and grant reviews.


• Maintains the grant accounting process from beginning to end, including budgeting, monitoring expenditures, analyzing revenue recognition, and preparing required financial reports and support.


• Collaborates with CFO and Agency Program Directors to compile fiscal year operating and capital budgets.


• Ensures the preparation, review, and timely submission of regulatory Agency financial reports including Indirect Cost Rate proposals, Medicare Cost Report, OSOW reporting, and the HRSA Section 330 grant reporting.


• Analyzes and monitor account relationships to ensure accuracy of information among funds, identifies and researches errors and makes recommendations for corrections. Prepares and/or approves journal entry postings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with substantial credits in accounting, finance and/or related field required. CPA Certification preferred.


• 3-5 years in progressively responsible accounting/financial roles including significant experience in health center and grant accounting/procedures preferred.


• Prior accounting department supervisory experience required, with the ability to apply strong leadership and management skills to provide quality reports.


• Experience using a computerized accounting and payroll system and electronic spreadsheet and data applications, and developing, analyzing, preparing, and maintaining spreadsheets and financial reporting. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.


• Experience in managing or working with Federal, State, and Private grants preferred.


• Experience in designing, monitoring, and testing internal financial controls and associated policies and procedures.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.

• Competitive Salary


• Full Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical with two plan options


• Dental & Vision options


• Flex Spending Account


• Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer


• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match


• PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions @ 40 hrs./wk.


• 7½ paid holidays each year + 2 paid floating holidays for FT positions


• Continuing Education & Training Benefits


• Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation

Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: [email protected] | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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