Financial Controller - Full-Time

Zohorecruit; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

TheStaff Pad is recruiting for a Financial Controller in Pomona, CA to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and team leadership for a reputed healthcare organization.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial information and manage the accounting team to support informed decision making and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting activities including GL, AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, accruals and balance sheet accounts.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate financial statements.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statements for accuracy.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and nonprofit accounting standards for financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Pomona, United States | Posted on 09/23/2026

• Work Experience 7+ Years Accounting + 3+ Years Management Experience
• Salary $147,000 - $215,917 per year
• City Pomona
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

TheStaff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed healthcare organization in Pomona,CA and we are looking to hire an experienced and qualified Financial Controllerto act as a keyfinancial leader responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting,internal controls, and team leadership.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the FinancialController ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial information inaccordance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatoryrequirements.

The Controller oversees daily accountingfunctions, strengthens processes and controls, identifies financial risks,supports informed decision-making, and leads the accounting team through clearexpectations, accountability, cross-training, and efficient workflows

Schedule:Full-Time

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting activities includingGL, AP, AR, cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and balancesheet accounts
  
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financialclose processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements
  
• Review journal entries, reconciliations,supporting schedules, and financial statements for accuracy and properaccounting treatment
  
• Ensure financial statements comply with GAAP andapplicable non-profit accounting standards
  
• Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledgerstructure
  
• Ensure proper accounting for restricted andunrestricted net assets, grants, contributions, contracts, and otherfunding sources
  
• Partner with the CFO to analyze financial results,trends, variances, and unusual activity
  
• Maintain documentation supporting significantaccounting estimates, methodologies, and judgments
  

CriticalThinking & Financial Oversight

• Analyze financial information to identifyinconsistencies, risks, control weaknesses, unusual trends, andimprovement opportunities
  
• Investigate financial issues, determine rootcauses, and develop practical solutions
  
• Anticipate accounting and operational issues andescalate significant concerns to the CFO
  
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommendimprovements to accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and scalability
  
• Support the CFO in providing reliable, actionablefinancial information to executive leadership and the Board
  
• Apply professional judgment to complex ornon-routine accounting matters and document conclusions appropriately
  

TeamLeadership & Development

• Lead and supervise staff accountants, AP staff,and other assigned Finance team members
  
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities,performance expectations, and accountability across Accounting
  
• Delegate and review work while maintainingaccountability for quality and timeliness
  
• Coach and develop staff in technical accounting,critical thinking, and professional growth
  
• Ensure cross-training, procedure documentation,and backup coverage for critical accounting functions
  
• Conduct regular team and individual meetings tomonitor priorities, deadlines, workload, and performance
  
• Address performance gaps promptly andconstructively with the CFO and Human Resources
  
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability,continuous improvement, collaboration, and service
  

InternalControls & Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and improve the organization’sinternal control system
  
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties andapproval processes across Finance
  
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures andensure consistent application
  
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, grant,contract, and organizational requirements
  
• Support federal grant compliance, includingapplicable Uniform Guidance requirements
  
• Maintain appropriate documentation and recordretention practices
  
• Identify control deficiencies and partner with theCFO on corrective actions
  

Audit,Tax & Regulatory Support

• Lead Finance activities for annual financialstatement audits and other financial audits or reviews
  
• Coordinate audit schedules, supportingdocumentation, confirmations, and auditor requests
  
• Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout theyear
  
• Partner with auditors and the CFO to resolveaccounting issues and implement recommendations
  
• Support preparation of Form 990 and other requiredfinancial and regulatory filings
  
• Support federal and state grant audits, includingSingle Audit requirements, as applicable
  
• Support accounting and financial reporting forFQHC operations, including patient revenue, grants, contracts, andhealthcare funding
  
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, Operations, GrantsManagement, and other departments on accurate financial recording andreconciliation
  
• Maintain knowledge of healthcare revenuerecognition and key receivable and reimbursement considerations
  
• Support reconciliation and accounting for materialthird-party payer activity, settlements, and receivables, as applicable
  
• Maintain awareness of FQHC and federally fundedhealthcare financial compliance requirements
  

FinancialSystems & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective use, accuracy, and integrity ofaccounting and financial systems
  
• Automate manual processes and reduce unnecessaryor duplicate work
  
• Standardize accounting workflows, calendars,checklists, and documentation
  
• Partner with departments to improve the qualityand timeliness of information provided to Finance
  
• Participate in financial system implementations,upgrades, integrations, and optimization initiatives as needed
  

What We Are Looking For

Educationand Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration, or a related field
  
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accountingexperience, including significant nonprofit accounting experience
  
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experiencein Accounting or Finance
  
• CPA or active CPA candidate preferred
  
• Experience with an FQHC, community health centre,or healthcare organization preferred
  
• Experience with federal grants and UniformGuidance preferred
  
• Experience with Single Audits and non-profitfinancial statement audits preferred
  
• Experience with healthcare revenue recognition, patient service revenue, and third-party reimbursement preferred
  
• Experience managing accounting operations withinan organization of similar size and complexity preferred
  

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accountingprinciples
  
• Strong understanding of financial statementpreparation, month-end close, account reconciliations, internal controls,and audit preparation
  
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and holdaccounting staff accountable
  
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, andproblem-solving skills
  
• Ability to independently research accountingissues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
  
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems andMicrosoft Excel
  
• Ability to work effectively in a small sharedoffice
  
• Ability to respond to patient needs andcommunicate concerns to providers
  
• Ability to provide provider-directed instructionsand patient education
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, lift, push,pull, reach, and use hands and arms
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and documentpatient information
  

What You Can Expect

Compensation andBenefits:

• CompetitivePay
  
• Medical,Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• HolidayVacation and Sick Leave
  
• EmployeeAssistance Program
  
• LifeInsurance (Basic + Voluntary)
  
• TuitionReimbursement
  
• 403(b)Retirement plan with 6% match