Controller

MCR Health, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Health, Inc. is seeking a Controller in Bradenton, FL to develop and implement financial policies and manage the accounting team. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, audits, and ensuring efficient accounting operations in a complex funding environment.

The Controller will oversee monthly and annual closings, liaise with external auditors, and drive process improvements across the department while guiding staff and coordinating with budgeting teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage financial reporting and audits.
• Experience in budgeting and grant management.
• Ability to lead and develop accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Review general ledger monthly for accuracy and reconciliations.
• Supervise, direct, and review the work of the accounting staff.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closing activities.
• Oversee external audit requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Budget and Financial management to monitor performance and advise improvements.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
• Manage proposal preparation and post-award activities for federal and non-federal grants.
• Review grant expenditures, advise on post-award spending and ensure compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Budgeting

Grant management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for developing and implementing financial policies and procedures. The Controller oversees the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, including tracking and auditing financial information, analyzing financial records and transactions and managing the accounting team members. They make sure the entire accounting department remains productive and efficient by assigning tasks and reviewing team members' performances.

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reviews general ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of reporting and reconciliations.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff.
• Coordinates monthly and annual closing activities.
• Oversees external audit requirements and deadlines.
• Works closely with Budget and Financial management to monitor financial performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Manage the proposal preparation and/or post award activities for a large volume and diverse set of complex federal and non-federal sponsored grant awards.
• Review and reconcile grant expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Accruals basis accounting practices.
• Understanding of GAAP and Single Audit requirements.
• Remains current on accounting and reporting requirements.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skill demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
• Strong accounting and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of procurement needs, bidding process, vendor payment requirements.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each project.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all MCR applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to MCR personnel policies