Controller

Johnson Health Center; Madison Heights, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Health Center in Virginia seeks a Controller to oversee daily financial operations, general ledger, closures, reporting, grant accounting, and internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will supervise staff, manage payroll reviews, procurement, and annual audit support, while ensuring fiscal health and compliance.

The role requires GAAP expertise, nonprofit/grant accounting experience a plus, and strong collaboration with departments and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; nonprofit or grant accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily accounting activities, including recording, verifying, and posting financial transactions.
• Manages daily bank reconciliations and ensures accurate processing of deposits.
• Monitors cash flow and liquidity to ensure funds for operations.
• Reconciles and resolves financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintains the general ledger and accuracy of journal entries and classifications.
• Leads month-end and year-end closing and prepares internal financial statements.
• Supports internal controls and financial policies compliance.
• Reviews biweekly payroll submissions for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors quarterly payroll tax filings and alignment with regulations.
• Oversees purchasing activities and vendor payments.
• Ensures adherence to procurement policies.
• Reconciles and manages federal grant funds and grant draws.
• Tracks and manages fixed assets and depreciation.
• Prepares schedules for annual financial audit and responds to auditors.
• Facilitates submission of annual 1099 forms and tax compliance.
• Supervises and mentors Accounting Assistant.
• Acts as acting finance lead in CFO’s absence.
• Assists in budget development and monitoring.
• Conducts ad hoc financial analysis for departmental decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

GAAP knowledge

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong analytical skills

Education

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

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Controller is responsible for managing the organization’s daily financial operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role oversees general ledger management, reconciliations, cash flow, accounts payable, financial reporting, and grant accounting. The Controller ensures that all financial activities are executed effectively and supports the CFO in maintaining fiscal health and internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily accounting activities, including recording, verifying, and posting financial transactions.
• Manages daily bank reconciliations and ensures accurate processing of deposits.
• Monitors cash flow and liquidity to ensure sufficient funds for operations.
• Reconciles and resolves financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintains the general ledger and ensures accuracy of journal entries and account classifications.
• Leads month-end and year-end closing processes and prepares and distributes timely internal financial statements and reports.
• Supports ongoing compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Reviews biweekly payroll submissions for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors quarterly payroll tax filings and ensures alignment with regulations.
• Oversees purchasing activities, including vendor setup, invoice processing, and payment scheduling.
• Ensures adherence to organizational procurement policies and procedures.
• Reconciles and manages federal grant funds, including Federal 330 Grant draws.
• Tracks and manages fixed assets; maintains asset ledger and depreciation schedules.
• Ensures accurate coding and reporting of grant-related expenses.
• Prepares schedules and documentation for the annual financial audit.
• Responds to auditor inquiries and implements audit recommendations.
• Facilitates the submission of the annual 1099 forms and ensures other tax-related compliance.
• Supervises and mentors the Accounting Assistant.
• Serves as acting finance lead in the absence of the CFO.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Conducts ad hoc financial analysis to support departmental decisions.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO.

Other Functions:

• Staff member will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
• Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
• Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
• Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.
  

JHC Core Values:

Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC.

• Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other.

Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice.

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time.

Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions.

• Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies.

At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest quality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.

• Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts.

We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.

• Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed.

We work across functional boundaries, for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center staff is leveraged to optimize the patient experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with hands‑on knowledge of daily financial operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; nonprofit or grant accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical Demand and Working Environment:

Fast‑paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 15 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. 8 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA low-risk position.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with hands‑on knowledge of daily financial operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; nonprofit or grant accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.