Controller

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the accounting team and ensure GAAP-compliant monthly statements.

You will oversee purchasing, AP/AR, payroll and grant accounting, perform reconciliations, and coordinate audits and 990 filings. This on-site role demands strong Excel skills, nonprofit awareness, and clear communication.

CPA is required; 3–5 years of supervisory experience in healthcare accounting preferred; join a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• CPA required; 3–5 years of supervisory accounting experience.
• Progressive responsibility in accounting within healthcare preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and solid financial analysis.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly corporate financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and variance notes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grant accounting; ensure accuracy.
• Manage accounting team and conduct annual reviews.
• Reconcile significant G/L accounts and bank statements monthly.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle to ensure cash postings and bad debt allowances.
• Coordinate annual audit and 990 tax return; oversee Medicare cost reports.
• Support departments with accurate financial analysis for decision-making.
• Review accounting policies; ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Lead process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Healthcare accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsible for the timely preparation of the monthly financial statements, including ensuring that all transactions are recorded in the general ledger so that the users of the financial statements receive accurate and current information. Providing effective leadership of the corporate accounting team and its functions; ensures compliance with GAAP and all regulatory agencies; provides business management team with insightful financial analysis that supports business decision-making; Establishes a department environment of performance measurement and mentors professional development of the entire team.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly corporate financial statements consisting of the following: Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Operations, Statement of Cash Flows and Actual to Budget comparisons statements, along with notes explaining variances.
• Oversee accounting for purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and grant accounting while ensuring accuracy.
• Manage the corporate accounting team and perform annual reviews.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations of all significant G/L accounts are performed and resolve any reconciling items.
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliations are performed and resolve any reconciling items.
• Work with the Revenue Cycle team to ensure the accuracy of cash transactions posted to accounts receivable and calculate allowance for bad debt.
• Have a working knowledge of all corporate departments to provide accurate financial and accounting support for all goods and services supported by grants and donations.
• Input and/or review accounting entries in the General Ledger on a timely basis for accurate monthly reporting of statements that are presented to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Direct the annual financial statement audit and 990 tax return performed by an outside accounting firm. Prepare Medicare cost reports and ensure timely filing and implement recommendations for procedural or reporting improvements.
• Oversee inventory of pharmacy supplies and reconcile any differences with appropriate staff.Develop and implement any process improvements to increase accuracy.
• Annually review the accounting policies and procedures and make any necessary changes while retaining acceptable internal controls and ensuring compliance of any local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: BS in Accounting and CPA required.

Experience: Work experience should demonstrate a progressive increase in responsibility within the accounting field. Strong technical accounting is required.Must possess accounting management and supervisory experience of at least 3-5 years. Work experience in a healthcare related entity is preferred.

Expertise: Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, practice, and procedures required. The ability to administer and maintain an accurate central accounting system is required. Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel is required. Strong attention to detail is necessary. Nonprofit accounting is a plus. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Hours of Work: Full-time on-site position.