Controller - Healthcare & Nonprofit Financial Leader

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

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.