Senior Controller, Healthcare Nonprofit (CPA)

Lawrence Partnership; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

GLFHC in the Merrimack Valley seeks an experienced Controller (CPA required) to lead the Finance team, ensuring integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will supervise accounting staff, oversee audits, grants accounting, compliance with GAAP and HRSA, and support budgeting and strategic planning to sustain financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA credential is required.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years in accounting leadership or supervision.
• Experience leading annual audits and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Strong nonprofit healthcare accounting knowledge and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, grants accounting, cash management and reconciliations.
• Direct monthly, quarterly and annual close processes with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, schedules, and executive reports.
• Lead annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP, nonprofit standards, HRSA, and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Oversee grant accounting, treasury, reimbursement accounting and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.

Skills

CPA

Financial leadership

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

GLFHC in the Merrimack Valley seeks an experienced Controller (CPA required) to lead the Finance team, ensuring integrity and timeliness of financial reporting for a large Federally Qualified Health Center.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will supervise accounting staff, oversee audits, grants accounting, compliance with GAAP and HRSA, and support budgeting and strategic planning to sustain financial health.