Healthcare Controller: GAAP, Grants & Close Leader

Socket.dev; Fall River (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision

Long-term disability

Retirement contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Licensing fee reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education credits

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. in Fall River, MA is seeking a Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will lead daily accounting activities, oversee the general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable, and coordinate audits and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the CFO and requires seven years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience in healthcare/nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial reporting, GL management, month-end & year-end close, audit support, and internal controls.
• Three years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit healthcare, or other highly regulated accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and applying accounting principles to complex transactions.
• Grant accounting and federal grant compliance (Uniform Guidance) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/GL/payroll/reporting systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work onsite and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations.
• General ledger management and month-end/year-end close.
• Payroll oversight and accounts payable.
• Grant accounting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP software

NetSuite

Job description

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. in Fall River, MA is seeking a Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will lead daily accounting activities, oversee the general ledger, payroll, and accounts payable, and coordinate audits and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the CFO and requires seven years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience in healthcare/nonprofit settings.