Controller

Telligen; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Telligen, a leading population health management company, seeks a Controller to direct financial management and reporting, oversee accounting systems, and maintain internal controls. You will manage audits, payroll, and tax reporting while guiding a team to deliver accurate financial statements and strategic analyses.

The role requires strong leadership, deep accounting expertise, and a track record of driving efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in financial statement preparation.
• 4+ years managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of advanced accounting principles and job costing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct general accounting functions, payroll, billing & accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversight of balance sheet accounts and internal controls.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, processes and procedures.
• Manage accounting systems and integrations with third-party systems.
• Drive efficiency and control through system leverage.
• Oversee financial reporting structure and audits.
• Direct federal and external annual audits and corporate income tax reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external uses.
• Recruit, hire, train and coach staff; conduct evaluations and provide feedback.
• Allocate fiscal and personnel resources effectively.

Skills

People management

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Job costing

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

As the Controller, you will direct and control financial management and financial reporting, oversee the use and maintenance of accounting systems, and maintain internal controls. You will manage overall balance sheet management and oversee payroll, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable/expense reporting functions. You will also manage financial and federal audits and oversee corporate income tax reporting.

What you'll do:

• Lead and direct general accounting functions, payroll, billing & accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense reporting, and financial statement preparation
• Oversight of balance sheet accounts
• Implement, maintain, and monitor related accounting policies, processes and procedures
• Oversee accounting systems, integration with third party systems and other related financial management tools
• Drive effective leverage of accounting systems to achieve control and efficiency objectives
• Oversee financial reporting structure
• Responsible for internal controls and segregation of dutie
• Direct financial audits, both federal and external annual audits, oversee income tax reporting and corporate income tax planning and compliance
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external uses
• Motivate, hire, train and coach employees to meet optimal performance
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish expectations, provide timely feedback to employees
• Manage fiscal and personnel resources effectively and efficiently

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 4+ year experience managing personnel
• 7+ years experience in financial statement preparation
• Strong working knowledge of advanced accounting principles and job costing
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of FAR or experience in Federal contracting a plus
• 5% local and overnight travel

Who We Are:

Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We offer clinical, analytical, and technical expertise to support local, Tribal, and national partners, state and federal government programs, and employers and health plans.

Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions.

Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health.

Are you Ready?

We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.

Ownership:

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.

Community:

We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are.

Ingenuity:

We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.

Integrity:

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence.

Thank you for your interest in Telligen!

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While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.

Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants.

Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position.

If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.

Telligen is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis.