Financial Controller - Full-Time

The
Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed healthcare organization in Pomona,
CA and we are looking to hire an experienced and qualified Financial Controller
to act as a key
financial leader responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting,
internal controls, and team leadership.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial
Controller ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial information in
accordance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory
requirements.

The Controller oversees daily accounting
functions, strengthens processes and controls, identifies financial risks,
supports informed decision-making, and leads the accounting team through clear
expectations, accountability, cross-training, and efficient workflows

Schedule:
Full-Time

• Oversee general accounting activities including
  GL, AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and balance
  sheet accounts
  
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
  close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements
  
• Review journal entries, reconciliations,
  supporting schedules, and financial statements for accuracy and proper
  accounting treatment
  
• Ensure financial statements comply with GAAP and
  applicable non-profit accounting standards
  
• Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger
  structure
  
• Ensure proper accounting for restricted and
  unrestricted net assets, grants, contributions, contracts, and other
  funding sources
  
• Partner with the CFO to analyze financial results,
  trends, variances, and unusual activity
  
• Maintain documentation supporting significant
  accounting estimates, methodologies, and judgments
  

Critical
Thinking & Financial Oversight

• Analyze financial information to identify
  inconsistencies, risks, control weaknesses, unusual trends, and
  improvement opportunities
  
• Investigate financial issues, determine root
  causes, and develop practical solutions
  
• Anticipate accounting and operational issues and
  escalate significant concerns to the CFO
  
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend
  improvements to accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and scalability
  
• Support the CFO in providing reliable, actionable
  financial information to executive leadership and the Board
  
• Apply professional judgment to complex or
  non-routine accounting matters and document conclusions appropriately
  

Team
Leadership & Development

• Lead and supervise staff accountants, AP staff,
  and other assigned Finance team members
  
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities,
  performance expectations, and accountability across Accounting
  
• Delegate and review work while maintaining
  accountability for quality and timeliness
  
• Coach and develop staff in technical accounting,
  critical thinking, and professional growth
  
• Ensure cross-training, procedure documentation,
  and backup coverage for critical accounting functions
  
• Conduct regular team and individual meetings to
  monitor priorities, deadlines, workload, and performance
  
• Address performance gaps promptly and
  constructively with the CFO and Human Resources
  
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability,
  continuous improvement, collaboration, and service
  

Internal
Controls & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and improve the organization’s
  internal control system
  
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and
  approval processes across Finance
  
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and
  ensure consistent application
  
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, grant,
  contract, and organizational requirements
  
• Support federal grant compliance, including
  applicable Uniform Guidance requirements
  
• Maintain appropriate documentation and record
  retention practices
  
• Identify control deficiencies and partner with the
  CFO on corrective actions
  

Audit,
Tax & Regulatory Support

• Lead Finance activities for annual financial
  statement audits and other financial audits or reviews
  
• Coordinate audit schedules, supporting
  documentation, confirmations, and auditor requests
  
• Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the
  year
  
• Partner with auditors and the CFO to resolve
  accounting issues and implement recommendations
  
• Support preparation of Form 990 and other required
  financial and regulatory filings
  
• Support federal and state grant audits, including
  Single Audit requirements, as applicable
  

FQHC
& Healthcare Finance

• Support accounting and financial reporting for
  FQHC operations, including patient revenue, grants, contracts, and
  healthcare funding
  
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, Operations, Grants
  Management, and other departments on accurate financial recording and
  reconciliation
  
• Maintain knowledge of healthcare revenue
  recognition and key receivable and reimbursement considerations
  
• Support reconciliation and accounting for material
  third-party payer activity, settlements, and receivables, as applicable
  
• Maintain awareness of FQHC and federally funded
  healthcare financial compliance requirements
  

Financial
Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective use, accuracy, and integrity of
  accounting and financial systems
  
• Automate manual processes and reduce unnecessary
  or duplicate work
  
• Standardize accounting workflows, calendars,
  checklists, and documentation
  
• Partner with departments to improve the quality
  and timeliness of information provided to Finance
  
• Participate in financial system implementations,
  upgrades, integrations, and optimization initiatives as needed
  

What
We Are Looking For

Education
and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
  Administration, or a related field
  
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting
  experience, including significant nonprofit accounting experience
  
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience
  in Accounting or Finance
  
• CPA or active CPA candidate preferred
  
• Experience with an FQHC, community health centre,
  or healthcare organization preferred
  
• Experience with federal grants and Uniform
  Guidance preferred
  
• Experience with Single Audits and non-profit
  financial statement audits preferred
  
• Experience with healthcare revenue recognition,
  patient service revenue, and third-party reimbursement preferred
  
• Experience managing accounting operations within
  an organization of similar size and complexity preferred
  

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting
  principles
  
• Strong understanding of financial statement
  preparation, month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls,
  and audit preparation
  
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold
  accounting staff accountable
  
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and
  problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to independently research accounting
  issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to
  manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
  
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and
  Microsoft Excel
  
• Ability to work effectively in a small shared
  office
  
• Ability to respond to patient needs and
  communicate concerns to providers
  
• Ability to provide provider-directed instructions
  and patient education
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, lift, push,
  pull, reach, and use hands and arms
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and document
  patient information
  

What You Can Expect

Compensation and
Benefits: 

• Competitive
  Pay 
  
• Medical,
  Dental and Vision Insurance 
  
• Holiday
  Vacation and Sick Leave 
  
• Employee
  Assistance Program 
  
• Life
  Insurance (Basic + Voluntary) 
  
• Tuition
  Reimbursement 
  
• 403(b)
  Retirement plan with 6% match 
  

If you
are a strategic accounting leader with strong nonprofit experience, a sharp eye
for financial accuracy, and the ability to lead teams and strengthen financial
operations, we invite you to bring your expertise to this Controller role and
make a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial health and long-term
success. Apply today !