Full Time - Controller - Clear Lake, IA

One Vision; Clear Lake (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

One Vision in Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking a Controller to join the leadership team and oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and planning. This role balances hands-on accounting with strategic initiatives to strengthen financial health and sustainability for the organization.

The Controller will collaborate with the CFO, manage grants and Medicaid-related revenue, ensure internal controls, coordinate audits, and provide analysis to guide organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA in Finance or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to approach financial challenges with practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to coach, support, and develop team members.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant management, or Medicaid-funded services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Partner with the CFO to prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor organizational budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes to safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee revenue recognition and financial reporting related to Medicaid, waiver services, private pay, grants, and other funding sources.
• Manage grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, developing forecasts to support long-term financial stability.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.
• Provide financial analysis and support for organizational planning and decision-making.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Integrity

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA / Master's in Finance

Job description

Controller

One Vision | Clear Lake, Iowa
Full-Time | Exempt
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in Clear Lake Office, 2 Remote)

Work Where You Matter!

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys both the strategic and hands-on sides of accounting? One Vision is looking for a Controller to join our leadership team and help support the financial health and long-term sustainability of our organization.

At One Vision, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Our Finance team plays an important role in making that mission possible by ensuring responsible financial management and providing the information needed to make sound organizational decisions.

As our Controller, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial planning. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable balancing day-to-day financial responsibilities with opportunities to improve processes and support organizational goals.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.

• Partner with the CFO to prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Monitor organizational budgets, analyze variances, and provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes to safeguard organizational assets.

• Oversee revenue recognition and financial reporting related to Medicaid, waiver services, private pay, grants, and other funding sources.

• Manage grant accounting, including tracking restricted funds and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

• Coordinate annual financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.

• Monitor cash flow and financial performance, developing forecasts to support long-term financial stability.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.

• Provide financial analysis and support for organizational planning and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.

• Master's degree or MBA in Finance or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

• Ability to approach financial challenges with practical, business-focused solutions.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a variety of audiences.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to coach, support, and develop team members.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional judgment.

• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant management, or Medicaid-funded services is beneficial.

Why Join One Vision?

At One Vision, your work has a purpose beyond the numbers. As Controller, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping strengthen the financial operations that support the individuals and communities we serve.

You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team, contribute to important organizational decisions, and help identify opportunities for continued improvement and long-term success.

One Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.