Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise:
We care. You belong.

The Controller provides day-to-day leadership for the accounting function and directly supervises the accounting team. Reporting to the EVP of Finance, this role is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of Community Clinic’s financial records and reporting. They will oversee the monthly and annual closes, general ledger, reconciliations, grant accounting, audit support, budgeting, payroll accounting, financial controls, and regulatory financial reporting.

The Controller develops and supports accounting staff, establishes clear expectations and workflows, and partners with leaders to translate financial information into actionable insight. The role also helps ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal grant requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Department & Organizational Leadership
  • Directly supervise the accounting team, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, technical guidance, and accountability for assigned responsibilities.
  • Manage team workload, priorities, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting, close, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, and succession planning for accounting staff in partnership with Human Resources and the CFO.
  • Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and build team capability through cross-training, documentation, and continuous process improvement.
  • Develop standardized procedures, documentation, and reporting tools that improve efficiency, consistency, and transparency.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements and management reports.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, including review of journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounting for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll-related liabilities, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, debt, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Prepare financial analyses and reporting for the CFO, executive leadership, Board/Finance Committee, and department leaders as requested.
  • Monitor financial trends, variances, and key indicators; investigate significant differences and recommend corrective action.
  • Ensure financial records and processes are maintained in accordance with GAAP and sound nonprofit accounting practices.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
  • Coordinate the annual operating and capital budget process in partnership with the CFO and organizational leaders.
  • Support periodic forecasts, cash-flow planning, and budget-to-actual analysis.
  • Assist leaders in understanding financial performance, cost drivers, and the financial impact of operational decisions.
  • Develop and maintain schedules, work papers, and reporting needed to support strategic and operational financial planning.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Oversee grant accounting, tracking, reporting, and draw activity, including appropriate segregation of restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Maintain documentation and internal controls to support compliance with grant terms and applicable federal requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), as applicable.
  • Prepare or coordinate…