Controller

The Controller is responsible for the overall management, integrity, and accuracy of the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. Working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides leadership and oversight for general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, budgeting support, audit coordination, and internal financial controls.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the organization operates in a highly regulated healthcare and nonprofit environment. The Controller is responsible for ensuring accounting practices and financial reporting comply with applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state requirements, HRSA/FQHC requirements, grant requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. 

The Controller serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership and department leaders by providing accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support operational decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accounting & Financial Reporting
QHC & Healthcare Finance 

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Grants & Restricted Funds 

Audit & Compliance

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management 

Payroll & Benefits Accounting 

Fixed Assets & Capital 

Leadership & Team Management 

Technology & Process Improvement 

 

 

Education 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. 
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 
CPA designation strongly preferred. 

Experience 

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience. 
Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable leadership experience preferred. 
Healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit, or community health center experience strongly preferred. 
Experience with federal or state grants preferred. 
Experience with external audits and internal control processes required. 
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger accounting required. 


CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer