Financial Controller

Compensation: USD $ - $

Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site for the first 6 months in Methuen, MA (After 6 months: Potential hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, once established)

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Our client, a leading nonprofit healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as a key member of its senior finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, grants accounting, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and healthcare revenue accounting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative accounting leader who brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, experience with federal grants and Single Audits, and the leadership skills to strengthen and develop a finance organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a highly compliance-driven environment, partnering closely with executive leadership, and helping rebuild and enhance the finance function while supporting the organization's continued growth and mission.

The Controller serves as the senior accounting leader of the organization and is responsible for the

integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting, accounting operations, audit coordination, grants accounting, treasury operations, payroll accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable nonprofit accounting standards, Federal Uniform Guidance, HRSA requirements, and federal and state regulatory requirements. The Controller serves as a key partner to the CFO and collaborates closely with the AVP of Finance and Director of Revenue & Reimbursement to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information used in organizational decision‑making.

This position is responsible for leading the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit processes, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and ensuring the organization's financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant. The Controller plays a critical role in supporting the financial sustainability of a Federally Qualified Health Center with annual revenues exceeding $100 million.

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, grants accounting, cash management, and account reconciliations.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and accounting analyses.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP and nonprofit healthcare best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, automation, and internal controls.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely production of accurate financial reports for executive leadership, auditors, regulatory agencies, grantors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results and explain significant fluctuations,…