Controller

Forensic Fluids Laboratories; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Benefits package

Job summary

Forensic Fluids Laboratories is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting, medical billing, and HR operations, aiming to deliver accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls to guide management decisions. You will manage annual budgeting, forecasting, policy development, and external relationships with insurers, attorneys, and bankers.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or CMA and 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with excellent communication and attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience in medical billing and with a small company.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Teamwork oriented; EOS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, medical billing, and HR operations for the company.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive system of accounting policies and controls.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance reporting.
• Coordinate external relationships with insurers, attorneys, and bankers.
• Lead department team and ensure accountability and performance.
• Prepare and monitor financial statements and KPIs for leadership.
• Drive organizational change and support growth initiatives.
• Support additional areas of the business as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

At Forensic Fluids Laboratories Inc., we provide fast, accurate drug testing results using the best technology available, done by professionally trained team members, backed by expert testimony, in a positively focused culture.

Position Summary

As the Controller of Forensic Fluids, you would be responsible for the accounting, medical billing, and human resources operations of the company, to include but not be limited to, the maintenance and enhancement of an accurate and timely system of accounting records, the production of financial reports, and the implementation of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to: help guide management decision making, mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

As a Controller at FFL, you will:

• Manage the production of the annual budget, business and sales forecasting, and provide cost analysis.
• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies including medical billing practices andprocedures.
• Manage accounting, human resources, and medical billing functions (Medical Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Reporting, Reconciliations, Payroll, Human Resources, Tax Planning/Preparation) including any outsourced functional relationships as required.
• Oversee and perform the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Coordinate, and contribute to, the development and reporting of additional key performance indicators and metrics that guide overall company operational and financial performance.
• Lead and ensure accountability for department team members.
• Prepare, issue, and monitor timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the leadership team.
• Manage external relationships with insurance brokers, attorneys, and bankers.
• Help in other areas of the company as necessary to support the overall growth of the organization.

You will impact the company by

• Providing great support for team members and external FFL Customers.
• Demonstrating superior interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Driving high engagement and involvement by personnel, innovating, and continually working toward more accurate and effective production.
• Inspiring accountability in your team members for their own work.
• Solving problems and leading organizational change.

What valuable experience and skills do you bring to the table?

• You have earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, from an accredited college/university.
• You possess CPA or CMA professional accounting designation, preferred.
• You have 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• You have experience in medical billing and have worked with a small company.
• You apply exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are a results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner.
• You are teamwork oriented.
• Your EOS experience is a plus!

Forensic Fluids Laboratories is committed to supporting our team members with a full array of benefits including 401(k) and more.