Controller

Job Summary:

Charter Oak Health Center is seeking a Controller to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial data across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the general ledger. This role oversees the preparation and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports in compliance with GAAP, HRSA regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and other FQHC-specific requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ensure financial operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HRSA guidelines, HIPAA, and internal policies.
• Participate in mandatory orientation, compliance, and training programs.
• Promptly report any concerns or potential non-compliance through the COHC Compliance Reporting Process. 
• Cooperate fully with all internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory investigations. 
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance financial transparency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, including monthly and annual GAAP-compliant balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting footnotes. 
• Generate monthly financial reports with budget-to-actual and year-over-year variance analysis, tailored to meet the reporting      requirements of HRSA, state agencies, and other funding sources.
• Develop, implement, and maintain organization-wide financial and accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HRSA Health Center Program Requirements, Uniform Guidance, and OMB Circulars.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Prepare weekly and annual visit and productivity reports for management review, as well as for required statutory and regulatory reporting, including Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and UDS submissions.
• Oversee vendor management, including setup, maintenance, and A/P ledger reconciliation, with emphasis on federal procurement standards and conflict of interest avoidance.

Core Competencies/Skill Sets:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and internal control systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (e.g., Fund EZ)
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and balancing procedures

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a solid foundation in accounting systems, internal controls, and core accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, financial reporting, accounts receivable, fixed assets, consolidations, and tax reporting
• Demonstrated experience in financial preparation and reporting for nonprofit organizations, preferably in a healthcare or FQHC environment 

Certification/Licensure

• CPA designation is preferred