Financial Controller

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Program

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge seeks an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely statements. You will lead accounts payable/receivable, GL, payroll, and cash management while supporting organizational leadership with strategic financial guidance.

The role oversees budgeting, audit activities, and internal controls in a long-term care setting, with a starting salary of $135,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS principles.
• Experience in general ledger, endowment reporting, investments, tax, audits, and budgeting.
• Proficient with GL systems, Excel, and financial analytics.
• Experience in financial reporting to leadership for decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong project and time management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate annual audit and insurance renewals; collaborate with CFO on GL design and account maintenance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Endowment reporting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

General ledger software

Job description

The Controller is responsible for the overall management of the accounting and financial reporting functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial records, compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and the timely preparation of financial statements and management reports. The Controller provides strategic financial support to organizational leadership while overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, cash management, budgeting support, and audit activities.

The starting salary range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Provide practice-based collaboration with CFO regarding General Ledger design and account maintenance.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations, cash management protocols, and security of cash transactions.
• Ensure the timely production of the consolidated budget (Corporation and Foundation) according to WCBR’s annual budget calendar and budget objectives.
• Lead annual audit preparation to ensure financial statements are accurate and free from material misstatement.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals with timely, accurate data and application submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated depth of experience in general ledger accounting, endowment and purpose restricted asset reporting, investments, tax compliance, audits, and budgeting
• Proficient in the use of general ledger accounting systems, Excel, and financial analytics methods.
• Experienced in financial reporting and analysis in support of leadership decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management, time management, and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• Accounting or Finance degree with a minimum of eight years’ accounting experience, or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of accounting, budgeting, taxation, Medicare, Medicaid, third party billing, and finance.
• Demonstrate expertise with examining, interpreting and communicating financial information.Relevant work experience in a long-term care or CCRC setting preferred.

Benefits Snapshot

• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted Meal while working
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits