Controller

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, internal controls, and robust financial analysis for strategic decision making.

The role serves as the senior accounting resource to the President and management. The Controller will develop systems and staff to support accurate reporting, strengthen business processes, and drive operational efficiency while collaborating across departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years progressively responsible accounting experience including financial reporting, GL, month-end close, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and explain financial statements to senior management.
• Experience improving accounting processes and controls in a similarly sized organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversees general ledger and supporting accounting functions.
• Maintains integrity of accounting records and ensures transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Supervises accounting staff and coordinates internal controls and closing processes.
• Coordinates annual operating budget and forecasts with timely analysis of results against budget.
• Provides timely financial analysis on revenue, expenses, margins, and profitability to management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Aptean Intuitive

Job description

• Base Pay $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 / Year


• Relocation Expense Covered No


• Employee Type FT Exempt


• Required Degree 4 Year Degree


• Manage Others Yes

Description

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and integrity of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. The position ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, maintains effective accounting processes and internal controls, oversees core accounting operations, and provides meaningful financial analysis to support sound business decisions.

The Controller serves as the company's senior day-to-day accounting and financial-management resource, providing the President and other members of management with accurate financial information, objective analysis, and practical financial guidance.

The Controller is expected to maintain a detailed understanding of the company's financial and accounting activities while developing systems, processes, and staff capabilities that support accurate reporting, appropriate controls, operational efficiency, and continuity. The position works collaboratively with other departments to improve financial visibility, strengthen business processes, and support the company's continued growth.

EssentialFunctionsandResponsibilities:

Reasonableaccommodationwillbeprovidedtoenableemployeeswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctionsoftheirjob,absentunduehardship.

• Oversees the general ledger and supporting accounting functions, including account reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other balance-sheet and income-statement accounts.


• Maintainstheintegrityofaccountingrecordsandensurestransactionsarerecordedaccurately,consistently,andinaccordancewithapplicableaccountingprinciplesandcompanypolicies.


• Reviewsinventoryaccountingandrelatedprocesses,includingphysicalinventoryactivities,inventoryreconciliationsandidentificationofexcess,obsoleteorotherwiseimpairedinventory.


• Coordinatespreparationoftheannualoperatingbudgetandperiodicfinancialforecastsandprovidesmanagementwithtimelyanalysisofactualresultscomparedwithbudget,forecastandpriorperiods.


• Developsandmaintainscash-flowandworking-capitalreportingandprovidesmanagementwithvisibilityintocashrequirements,accountsreceivable,accountspayable,inventoryandothersignificantdriversofworkingcapital.


• ProvidesthePresidentandothermembersofmanagementwithtimelyfinancialanalysisregardingrevenue,expenses,margins,operatingperformance,trendsandothermattersaffectingcompanyprofitabilityandfinancialposition.


• Establishes,maintainsandperiodicallyevaluatesinternalaccountingcontrols,approvalprocesses,reconciliationsandsegregationofdutiesappropriatetothesizeandcomplexityoftheorganization.


• Coordinatespreparationofschedules,supportingdocumentationandothermaterialsrequiredforexternalfinancialreviews,audits,taxpreparationandregulatoryreporting.


• Servesastheprimaryinternalaccountingcontactforoutsideauditors,taxprofessionalsandotherfinancialadvisersandcoordinatestimelyresolutionofquestionsandrequestedinformation.


• SupportsthePresidentandothermembersofmanagementinevaluatingaccounting,tax,insurance,financialandoperationalmattersandcoordinateswithoutsidespecialistswhenappropriate.


• Maintainsfinancialoversightofthepayrollprocess,includingappropriatereview,reconciliationandaccountingcontrols,andcoordinateswithHumanResourcesandthePayrollAdministratorregardingpayroll-relatedfinancialmatters.


• Maintains oversight of banking and treasury activities assigned to the Controller, including cash account reconciliations, authorized transactions, and financial controls. Supports the President in relationships with banks and other financial institutions as requested.


• Oversees accounting for capital assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and appropriate supporting records.


• Evaluatesexistingaccountingandfinancialsystems,reportsandworkflowsandrecommendsimprovementstoincreaseaccuracy,efficiency,controlandusefulnessoffinancialinformation.


• Participatesinimplementationormodificationofaccounting,ERP,timekeeping,payroll,inventoryandrelatedbusinesssystemstoensureappropriatefinancialcontrolsanddataintegrity.


• Develops and maintains documented accounting policies, procedures, closing schedules, and recurring-process documentation sufficient to provide consistent execution and backup coverage.


• Works collaboratively with operations, engineering, sales, Human Resources, and other departments to understand the financial implications of business activities and improve the accuracy and usefulness of financial information.


• Develops Accounting Department employees through clear expectations, appropriate delegation, regular feedback, cross-training, and opportunities for professional growth.

RequiredEducationandExperience:

• Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,orarelatedfield.


• Minimumsevenyearsofprogressivelyresponsibleaccountingexperience,includingsignificantresponsibilityforfinancialreporting,generalledgeraccounting,month-endclose,internalcontrols,budgeting,forecasting,andfinancialanalysis.


• StrongworkingknowledgeofU.S.generallyacceptedaccountingprinciples(GAAP).


• Demonstratedabilitytoprepare,analyze,andexplainfinancialstatementsandfinancialresultstoseniormanagement.


• Meaningfulexperiencewithaccountingprocessesandcontrolsinanorganizationofcomparablesizeorcomplexity.

PreferredQualifications:

• PreviousController,AssistantController,orcomparablefinancial-managementexperienceinasmallormid-sizedorganization.


• Experienceinaerospace,defense,engineering,technology,oranotherregulatedorproject-orientedenvironment.


• Experiencewithinventoryaccounting,productcosting,andmanufacturingERPsystems.


• Experiencewithgovernment-contractaccountingorfinancialrequirementsassociatedwithgovernmentcontracting.


• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, or ERP/accounting systems.


• CPA,CMA,orcomparableprofessionalcertification.

RequiredSkillsandAbilities:

• AdvancedproficiencywithMicrosoftExcelandstrongworkingknowledgeofWord,Outlook,Teams,andotherstandardbusinessapplications.


• StrongworkingknowledgeofERPandaccountingsystems,withexperienceinamanufacturingERPenvironmentstronglypreferred.


• ExperiencewithApteanIntuitiveishelpfulbutnotrequired.


• Abilitytounderstanddetailedaccountinginformationwhilealsoidentifyingbroaderfinancialandoperationalimplications.


• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswiththeabilitytoidentifyrootcausesratherthanmerelycorrectindividualtransactions.


• Demonstratedabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesandrecurringdeadlineswithoutsacrificingaccuracyorcontrol.


• High degree of discretion and demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential financial, employee, and business information.

Directly supervises personnel in accordance with the current organizational structure. Responsibilities include establishing expectations, assigning and reviewing work, providing performance feedback, developing staff capabilities, addressing performance issues, and ensuring appropriate cross-training and backup coverage.