Controller

Socket.dev; Fall River (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision

Long-term disability

Retirement contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Licensing fee reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education credits

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. in Fall River, MA is seeking a Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will lead daily accounting activities, oversee the general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable, and coordinate audits and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the CFO and requires seven years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience in healthcare/nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial reporting, GL management, month-end & year-end close, audit support, and internal controls.
• Three years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit healthcare, or other highly regulated accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and applying accounting principles to complex transactions.
• Grant accounting and federal grant compliance (Uniform Guidance) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/GL/payroll/reporting systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work onsite and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations.
• General ledger management and month-end/year-end close.
• Payroll oversight and accounts payable.
• Grant accounting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP software

NetSuite

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.