Controller

Avenue-360-Health-and-Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue 360 is seeking a Controller to manage a highly specialized accounting function under the CFO. You will direct daily accounting activities, supervise staff, and ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities for a nonprofit healthcare organization.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, nonprofit accounting experience, and ability to oversee audits, internal controls, payroll, and grants. This position is based in Houston, TX and reports to the EVP, Finance.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor degree in accounting or finance.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance or MBA is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities to maintain general ledger.
• Supervise accounting staff including payables, receivables, payroll and asset activity.
• Coordinate monthly/annual closings and external audits.
• Prepare financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grants accounting and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Non-profit accounting

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

Master degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

Overview:

The Controller is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain AVENUE 360’ general ledger. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to quickly and accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of AVENUE 360.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily accounting activities required to maintain AVENUE 360’ general ledger.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff (including, but not limited to, cash reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.).
• Maintains organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions.
• Resolves complex accounting issues or assists other AVENUE 360 personnel in resolving financial issues.
• Reviews all vendor invoices for accuracy and approves for payment before sending on to the Accounts Payable Specialist.
• Reviews general ledger monthly to ensure accuracy of posting.
• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, annual closing activities, and annual audit.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and statements to understand the financial state of the business.
• Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and react with discretion under varying conditions.
• Prepares Internal/External Financial Reporting
• Audit and Tax Filing and Reporting
• AP/Purchasing and Procurement Oversight
• GAAP and Federal Grant Compliance Oversight
• Oversight of Grants and Accounting Internal Controls
• Payroll Processing Oversight
• Other tasks as assigned by the EVP, Finance.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration highly preferred.
• A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with non-profit accounting principles and procedures is required.
• Ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures, work independently with little supervision, and effectively direct and supervise is required.
• Knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts and ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion is required.
• Must have knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration, personnel policies and procedures, and be able to use a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to maintain detailed records, communicate effectively both written and verbally, and ability to work effectively under stressful conditions is required.