Controller

ADEC; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADEC is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and Medicaid regulations. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and leads accounting staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating audits, budgeting support, and presenting financial information to leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, communication, and experience in nonprofit finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of three years' professional accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger Software.
• Ability to work independently as well as with an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close process.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Directly supervise accounting staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and staff development activities.
• Participate in hiring, training, and succession planning.
• Coordinate Medicaid, grant, retirement plan, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit reporting requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee property taxes, and sales tax reporting.
• Assist CFO with annual budget preparation.
• Monitor financial performance against budget.
• Support forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Serve as oversight for Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, and grant reimbursement processes.
• Review significant billing and reimbursement issues.
• Monitor funding compliance.
• Present financial information to leadership and committees as requested.
• Support agency strategic initiatives including working with departments across the agency.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

General Ledger Software

Job description

Model ADEC's core values in daily work and interactions, including with clients, ADEC team members, stakeholders, and the community. The Controller is responsible for the overall accounting operations of the organization, including financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, payroll oversight, compliance, budgeting support, and supervision of accounting staff. The Controller ensures the integrity of financial information and compliance with all applicable accounting standards, grant requirements, Medicaid regulations, and agency policies. This position serves as the senior accounting leader reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close process.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Directly supervise accounting staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and staff development activities.
• Participate in hiring, training, and succession planning.
• Coordinate Medicaid, grant, retirement plan, and regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit reporting requirements, and agency policies.
• Oversee property taxes, and sales tax reporting.
• Assist CFO with annual budget preparation.
• Monitor financial performance against budget.
• Support forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Serve as oversight for Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, and grant reimbursement processes.
• Review significant billing and reimbursement issues.
• Monitor funding compliance.
• Present financial information to leadership and committees as requested.
• Support agency strategic initiatives including working with departments across the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of three years' professional accounting experience. Preference given for experience in a human service organization similar to ADEC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of basic Excel formulas.
• Familiarity with General Ledger Software.
• Ability to work independently as well as with an accounting team.
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage and track multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• No evidence of illegal drug use or drug abuse. Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• No evidence of criminal activity involving a dependent population or any violent criminal activity.
• Proof of freedom from communicable diseases (including tuberculosis).
• Successful completion of all required training both upon hire and annually required per ADEC, CARF, and other regulatory agencies. This includes agency training and client specific training.