Controller

Howard Brown Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard Brown Health is seeking a Controller to lead all finance and accounting activities, ensuring strong internal controls and strategic financial leadership across grants, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on driving financial performance, reporting to the VP of Finance, and coordinating across departments to support LGBTQ+ inclusive care in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional accounting experience; at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with FQHC and/or nonprofit environments is preferred.
• Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and managing a unionized workforce is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs all general accounting functions including GL, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Oversees grants accounting and compliance with federal, state, local, foundation requirements.
• Leads annual financial statement audits and coordinates with external auditors.
• Partners with leadership on annual budget development and financial planning.
• Oversees cash management, banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Manages finance staff, mentors the team, and drives process improvements.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Non-profit / Healthcare Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Sparkrock

Job description

HBH New Halsted
3501 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Description

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

What is in it for you:

• A commitment to work-life balance with:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  • 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • EyeMed Vision premium
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Up to $720 pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

The salary range for this role is: $164,500 - $189,100

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance, the Controller directs all financial and accounting activities of Howard Brown Health and its affiliated agencies. The role provides financial leadership and oversight across accounting, financial management, strategic initiatives, treasury, risk management, audit, internal controls, and compliance. Leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission, vision and strategy of Howard Brown Health as well as supports culture enhancement and change management efforts.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Directs and oversees all general accounting functions, including the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyzes financial results, identify significant variances, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, management, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures accounting activities comply with organizational, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Grants & Compliance

• Oversees accounting and financial reporting for federal, state, local, foundation, and other grants.
• Ensures grant expenditures are properly recorded, supported, allowable, and allocated in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Supports compliance with Uniform Guidance and other applicable grant regulations.
• Coordinates with grant managers and program leadership regarding budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for audits and grant monitoring activities.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Leads the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Coordinates preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.
• Supports to lead required federal, state, grant, and healthcare-related audits and reviews.
• Maintains compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Identifies financial, operational, and compliance risks and work with management to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Partners with the leadership team in the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Partners with FP&A leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting to department leaders.
• Monitors departmental performance against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Assists with forecasting, cash-flow projections, capital planning, and long-range financial planning.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Oversees daily cash reporting, bank reconciliations, and cash management activities.
• Effectively manage and monitor working capital and proactively identify anticipated surpluses or deficiencies to enable timely management action.
• Oversees banking relationships and ensure appropriate controls over disbursements and receipts.
• Analyzes financial performance, economic conditions, social forces, and government influences and assess their potential impact on organizational operations and financial performance.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manages, mentors, and develops finance and accounting staff through clear performance expectations, goal setting, resource allocation, coaching, and performance assessment.
• Evaluates staffing, resources, processes, and departmental priorities to ensure effective delivery of finance and accounting services.
• Evaluates opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen financial reporting.
• Collaborates with clinical, operations, human resources, IT, revenue cycle, and other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related discipline, required. Masters degree in the same preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ professional experience working in accounting; of the seven (7) years, minimum five (5) years managing a team required. Experience in FQHC and/or non-profit preferred.
• Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and managing a unionized workforce required.
• Strong general business knowledge and acumen, with a demonstrated understanding of business drivers and business success factors
• Functional and applied knowledge of budget creation, management and monitoring
• Functional and proficient knowledge of various technologies including, but not limited to Excel, Sparkrock, etc
• Knowledge of state and federal clinical regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of FQHCs and delivery of care to underserved communities
• Ability to work comfortably within LGBTQ+ setting and LGBTQ+ patient populations
• Ability to make formal and effective oral presentations
• Ability to evaluate procedures and issues and develop strategies and effective solutions

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• May require periodic travel; up to 20% locally.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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