Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Company Description

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking an experienced Controller (CPA Required) to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for the organization and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting operations, audit coordination, grants accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls while supporting the financial sustainability of a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background along with direct healthcare accounting experience, including familiarity with healthcare reimbursement and payer structures, patient service revenue, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third-party reimbursement arrangements. Experience with in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, hospital, or other healthcare provider organization is strongly preferred.

This position plays a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and regulatory compliance of a large Federally Qualified Health Center while partnering closely with Finance leadership on organizational

decision-making.

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking an experienced Controller (CPA Required) to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for the organization and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting operations, audit coordination, grants accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls while supporting the financial sustainability of a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background along with direct healthcare accounting experience, including familiarity with healthcare reimbursement and payer structures, patient service revenue, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third-party reimbursement arrangements. Experience with in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, hospital, or other healthcare provider organization is strongly preferred.

This position plays a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and regulatory compliance of a large Federally Qualified Health Center while partnering closely with Finance leadership on organizational

decision-making.

• 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…