Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Full Time Senior Management Manchester, CT, US

At Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we build relationships that empower patients with the courage and ability to change by providing guidance and support throughout every step of recovery. We are caring, knowledgeable professionals who believe in honoring the potential of every individual while continually renewing ourselves, embracing new perspectives, and recognizing that progress is the destination. For more than 150 years, we have remained committed to inspiring hope and strengthening the communities we serve.

The Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for Root Center for Advanced Recovery and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and stewardship of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller oversees daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury activities, payroll administration, compliance, and audit coordination.

The Controller partners closely with the CFO to support organizational financial goals by providing accurate financial information, maintaining a strong control environment, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role provides leadership and development for accounting staff while driving continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a generous retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays (including your birthday), professional development funding and training days, annual bonus eligibility, excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities, and eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs.

• Directs and oversees all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, cash management, and account reconciliations.
• Leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintains the integrity of the general ledger and ensures accurate financial reporting across all organizational entities and programs.
• Oversees accounting for grants, restricted funding, governmental programs, and other specialized funding sources.

• Maintains and continuously improves accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and minimize risk.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and organizational policies.
• Coordinates external audits, financial reviews, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversees implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Maintains documentation and reporting necessary to support organizational compliance and financial transparency.

• Monitors organizational cash flow and liquidity and provides cash management reporting to the CFO.
• Assists with annual operating and capital budget development, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provides financial analysis and operational reporting to support executive decision-making.
• Develops financial dashboards, performance metrics, and management reports to improve organizational visibility and accountability.
• Supports system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives that enhance financial operations.

• Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, and professional development for accounting and finance staff.
• Establishes departmental goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Promotes a culture of accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develops succession planning and staff development initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (8) years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
• Healthcare, behavioral health, nonprofit healthcare, FQHC, or multi-site healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial…