Controller

Piedmont Health Services, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 111,854 - 150,322; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations at our NC FQHC. You will oversee grants accounting, AP, payroll, AR, and the PACE program financials, while coordinating audits and HRSA compliance.

The role partners with the CFO and other leaders to uphold strong financial controls. The position requires 7–10 years in healthcare/nonprofit accounting, CPA preferred, and experience with grants management and multi‑site finance

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years progressive accounting experience in a healthcare/nonprofit environment.
• FQHC, community health center, or complex provider experience preferred.
• Experience with grants management (HRSA grants preferred) and federal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations for the FQHC.
• Oversee grants accounting, accounts payable, payroll, AR and fixed assets.
• Coordinate annual audit, HRSA compliance and internal controls.
• Supervise accounting teams and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with CFO and cross‑functional leaders to meet financial goals.

Skills

Strong Excel and financial reporting

Supervisory experience

Grants management exposure

Education

BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting

Sage Fixed Assets

PlanSource

Healthcare PM/EHR billing systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, 2 PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What’s an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title – Controller

Department – Finance

Reports to – Chief Financial Officer

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position

• Work Location: 88 Vilcom Center Dr., Suite 110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Travel: N/A

Job Summary

The Controller is a hands‑on financial leader responsible for managing day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller oversees grants accounting, accounts payable, medical and dental accounts receivable, the PACE program financials, payroll, multiple bank relationships, fixed assets, annual audit coordination, HRSA compliance, and related internal controls.

This role will supervise accounting teams and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, policy compliance, and process improvements. The Controller will work closely with the Director of Revenue, Credentialing Manager, Director of Contracts and the Grant Director to ensure accurate and accountable financial expectations are being met.

Qualifications

Education

BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field;

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), strongly preferred;

Experience

• 7–10 years progressive accounting experience in a healthcare/nonprofit environment;
• FQHC, community health center, or complex provider experience, strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated experience with grants management (HRSA grants preferred), fund accounting, and federal compliance;
• Hands‑on experience overseeing AP, payroll, multi‑site AR, fixed assets, Proven supervisory experience managing cross‑functional finance teams;

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient with accounting systems (e.g., MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Fixed Assets, PlanSource) and healthcare PM/EHR billing systems;
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.

Immunizations

Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment

Pay Range

$111,854 to $150,322 (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.