Controller

Lawrence Partnership; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

GLFHC in the Merrimack Valley seeks an experienced Controller (CPA required) to lead the Finance team, ensuring integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will supervise accounting staff, oversee audits, grants accounting, compliance with GAAP and HRSA, and support budgeting and strategic planning to sustain financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA credential is required.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years in accounting leadership or supervision.
• Experience leading annual audits and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Strong nonprofit healthcare accounting knowledge and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, grants accounting, cash management and reconciliations.
• Direct monthly, quarterly and annual close processes with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, schedules, and executive reports.
• Lead annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP, nonprofit standards, HRSA, and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Oversee grant accounting, treasury, reimbursement accounting and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.

Skills

CPA

Financial leadership

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $175,000 USD to $185,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi‑site mission‑driven non‑profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking an experienced Controller (CPA Required) to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for the organization and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting, accounting operations, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and internal controls while supporting the financial sustainability of a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, grants accounting, cash management, and account reconciliations.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, supporting schedules, and executive financial reports.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, and other regulatory audits while serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, HRSA requirements, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other federal and state regulations.
• Oversee grant accounting, treasury management, reimbursement accounting, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, organizational planning, and strategic decision‑making.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading annual financial statement audits and preparing GAAP‑compliant financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, healthcare finance, grants accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or healthcare experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel.

GLFHC offers a collaborative working environment, comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

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