Healthcare Controller & Finance Leader

South Central Family Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting department, including budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, AP/AR/GL, and reporting. The role emphasizes strong controls, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

The successful candidate will manage month-end closings, finance operations, and staff, while collaborating with CFO and department leads to support organizational strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a paid position, utilizing all aspects of AP/AR/GL.
• Must be extremely well-versed in Excel.
• Must have knowledge of MIP Abila Accounting software.
• Knowledge of Payroll System preferred.
• Understanding General Ledger functions from day one.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and written.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with many distractions and changes in work focus.
• Must be able to analyze complex report requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solver and able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be willing to learn and expand knowledge and skills.
• Conduct oneself with professionalism in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
• Follow up on assignments, show initiative, be self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and bank reconciliation functions
• Plans, directs, and coordinates all accounting operational functions
• Ensures adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Oversees business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
• Oversees the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.), ensuring all are in accordance with federal regulations
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents reports to management in an accurate and timely manner
• Evaluates current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Oversees regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Compile and analyze financial reporting packages
• Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special financial studies, etc.
• Responsible for selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Advises management on matters of fiscal procedure and importance for the organization
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have significant internal effect or minor external effect
• Reviews and ensures accurate payroll transactions
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles third-party checks
• Assists CFO and Department leads to develop internal budgets, projections and forecasts that will have a long-term effect on the organization
• Provides recommendations and implements processes according to accounting trends and tracks progress
• Generates supporting documentation and schedules for month-end closing

Skills

English communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MIP Abila Accounting

Payroll System

Job description

South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting department, including budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, AP/AR/GL, and reporting. The role emphasizes strong controls, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

The successful candidate will manage month-end closings, finance operations, and staff, while collaborating with CFO and department leads to support organizational strategies.