Controller

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Long term disability and retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Licensing fees reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and continuing-

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage GL, month-end close, payroll oversight, grant accounting, and audits while supporting executive decisions.

The role demands healthcare nonprofit experience and leadership skills. Based in Fall River, MA, the position requires on-site work with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience with financial reporting, GL, month-end/year-end close, audit support, and internal controls.
• Three years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare/nonprofit or highly regulated accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance; federal grant compliance experience a plus.
• CORI release submission and ability to work onsite and remotely as required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and timeliness of accounting and financial reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, GL, payroll oversight, AP, and grant accounting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory compliance (GAAP, Uniform Guidance, HRSA).
• Provide financial analysis and support management decision-making.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and work across departments.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Controller Summary

The Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll oversight, accounts payable, grant accounting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance. The Controller provides financial analysis and operational insight to support management decision-making and ensures accounting practices comply with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, HRSA requirements, and organizational policies.

Schedule

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Pay Range

$88,115.68 – $105,706.90 annually*

*The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits

• 5.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays
• employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
2. Minimum seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including demonstrated responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end/year-end close, audit support, and internal controls.
3. Minimum three years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience preferred.
4. Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit healthcare, or other highly regulated accounting experience strongly preferred.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and experience applying accounting principles to complex transactions and financial reporting.
6. Experience with grant accounting and federal grant compliance, including Uniform Guidance, strongly preferred.
7. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated experience with ERP/general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting systems; NetSuite or comparable ERP experience preferred.
8. Must submit a CORI releases form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
9. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
10. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in both onsite and remote work environments.

Competencies

1. Financial acumen.
2. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and independently investigates discrepancies, unusual trends, and financial variances through resolution.
3. Analytical/problem-solving ability.
4. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as leadership and staff development.
5. Process improvement.
6. Attention to details.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video.

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.