Controller – Quincy

General Definition and Scope of Job

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for overseeing all operations in connection with financial matters including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, expenditures, liabilities, assets and procedures for transacting financial matters of the organization. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer the Controller maintains the accuracy and compliance of the accounting system ensuring accounting practices and governmental regulations as well as internal controls are being met company wide.

This position assists the CFO in the area of company financial reporting, budgeting and financial modeling. As the number-two executive for the CFO, the Controller will assist in preparing presentations to the board finance committee and will work closely with the Senior Management Team as directed. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of 4-5 staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and contracts, emphasizing and modeling core values of integrity, excellence and accountability.

At the direction of the CFO, the Controller will provide and direct procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to ensure adequate accounting controls.

• Supervises overall maintenance of accounting and cost accounting records for all financial transactions of all programs, in accordance with the funding agencies requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.
• Assists in cash flow planning and ensures availability of funds as needed. Monitors cash flow to assure resources for payroll and taxes, to meet timely loan requirements, and maintain payables within 30-60 days.
• Assists in the preparation of operating and capital budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Develops and utilizes forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans. Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Develops and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
• Develops financial business plans and forecasts.
• Prepares/supervises monthly general ledger close, including account reconciliations.
• Manages and assures completion and filing of all financial, cost reports, UDS and tax filings. Maintains current knowledge of cost reports and other financial regulations through participation in workshops and trainings.
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and board of directors as appropriate.
• Remains up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Coordinates audits and proper filing of tax returns.
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Manages accounts payable and associated contracts to control Manet’s expenditures.
• Coordinates annual financial audit with external auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by the CFO.

BSBA with major in finance or accounting required. MBA a plus. Supervisory/Management Experience Required. Previous experience in healthcare or FQHC-Preferred. Active CPA desired, not required. The qualified candidate for this…