Controller

Controller

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a talented Controller to step into our fast-paced facility!

Summary: Responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers (SJFMC), overseeing all accounting operations and the overall financial health of the health center. This position requires a deep knowledge of third-party reimbursement and complex healthcare regulations. The Controller is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, the maintenance of internal controls, overseeing audits, budgeting, cash flow, and costs. The Controller must also be committed to the mission of SJFMC.

Hours: This is a full-time exempt position.

Position Responsibilities/Duties

· Ensures the timely & accurate preparation and dissemination of all internal and external financial reports, including financial statements, income statements, and cash flow reports
· Leads and mentors the fiscal team, supervision functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing and general ledger maintenance
· Coordinates the preparation of annual and monthly grant budgets and financial forecasts, for the entire organization and by health center site and department, noting and explaining variances, and providing timely reports to leadership
· Coordinates the preparation and timely completion of federal, state, and other grant applications with other members of the senior team
· Develops and enforces policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and grant requirements
· Manages regulatory reporting, including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers and tax filings (federal, state and local), and 340B.
· Maintains an accurate general ledger of all subsidiary accounts on a current basis
· Oversees cash flow to maintain a stable a cash position and to ensure available cash for disbursements
· Oversees patient billing, medical coding accuracy, and collections to ensure efficient cash flow from insurance companies and patients
· Oversees preparation of the Medicaid wraparound and ensures report is completed accurately and timely
· Ensures FQHC report is completed accurately and on time
· Coordinates audits by gathering records for both standard financial and administrative healthcare specific audits, communicates with external auditors and manages levels of audit adjustments
· Stay current on the business, economic and technical aspects of financial management through attendance at seminars, association meetings, and training sessions
· Partners with clinical and operational leaders to provide strategic financial analysis and plans that improve health center performances, establishes measurable goals and objectives
· Provides financial insights and data analysis to the CFO or executive team to support strategic decision-making
· Perform other related tasks assigned by the CFO or CEO

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong capability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends or risks
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP, audit and tax filing, payroll, AP and AR functions, third party billing
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse accounting team
• Must be ethical and possess an unwavering commitment to financial integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to establish priorities appropriately, with a strong sense for determining and responding to urgent issues
• Must be results oriented and skilled at translating complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field, MBA preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly valued
• Experience working in an FQHC and with Medicaid, strongly preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years’ related experience
• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word
• Experience with electronic accounting systems and business analytics, a must; knowledge of Microsoft 365 highly valued
• Experience with electronic medical records a must; knowledge of Epic highly valued
• Knowledge of business intelligence, highly valued

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/life balance, generous paid time off, floating /paid holidays, competitive wages, Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.