Controller

LeadingAge Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan with company  

Education Program to offer financial

Paid Holidays

Free parking

Job summary

LeadingAge Virginia is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide strategic financial support to leadership. The role oversees general ledger, reporting, budgeting, audits, and internal controls in a healthcare-focused nonprofit environment.

The Controller will collaborate with the CFO on accounting design, manage cash, and supervise year-end close and audit activities, while guiding staff through complex financial analyses and regulatory

Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience in general ledger accounting, endowment and restricted asset reporting, investments, tax compliance, audits, and budgeting.
• Proficient with general ledger systems and Excel.
• Strong financial reporting and leadership communication.
• Experience in long-term care or CCRC setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with CFO on GL design and account maintenance.
• Coordinate bank reconciliations and cash management protocols.
• Lead annual audit preparation and ensure accurate financial statements.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with timely data.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Endowment reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

The Controller is responsible for the overall management of the accounting and financial reporting functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial records, compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and the timely preparation of financial statements and management reports. The Controller provides strategic financial support to organizational leadership while overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, cash management, budgeting support, and audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Provide practice-based collaboration with CFO regarding General Ledger design and account maintenance.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations, cash management protocols, and security of cash transactions.
• Ensure the timely production of the consolidated budget (Corporation and Foundation) according to WCBR’s annual budget calendar and budget objectives.
• Lead annual audit preparation to ensure financial statements are accurate and free from material misstatement.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with timely, accurate data and application submissions.

Benefits Snapshot

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted Meal while working
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated depth of experience in general ledger accounting, endowment and purpose restricted asset reporting, investments, tax compliance, audits, and budgeting.
• Proficient in the use of general ledger accounting systems, Excel, and financial analytics methods.
• Experienced in financial reporting and analysis in support of leadership decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management, time management, and fiscal responsibility.
  

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance degree with a minimum of eight years’ accounting experience, or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of accounting, budgeting, taxation, Medicare, Medicaid, third party billing, and finance.
• Demonstrate expertise with examining, interpreting and communicating financial information.
• Relevant work experience in a long-term care or CCRC setting preferred.