Senior Controller, Healthcare Nonprofit Finance

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, 


LTD & Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care is seeking a Controller to lead daily finance operations and support strategic financial management for a diverse nonprofit health center. The role reports to the CFO and oversees AP/AR, payroll, and grants, ensuring compliant financial operations across FHCHC’s clinics.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and at least seven years in accounting, with nonprofit accounting software experience (e.g., MIP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; an advanced degree is highly preferred.
• CPA is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an accounting position is also required.
• The selected candidate will have additional coursework in accounting/finance; computer proficiency with Excel and database reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance operations and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration.
• Prepare annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for CFO review and follow-up actions.
• Assist with annual external audit; coordinate with Finance team to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with annual UDS financial schedule and cost allocation plan updates.
• Oversee asset inventory, depreciation schedule, and lease management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA

Tools

MIP or nonprofit accounting software

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care is seeking a Controller to lead daily finance operations and support strategic financial management for a diverse nonprofit health center. The role reports to the CFO and oversees AP/AR, payroll, and grants, ensuring compliant financial operations across FHCHC’s clinics.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and at least seven years in accounting, with nonprofit accounting software experience (e.g., MIP).