Controller

Controller

Salary: $105,000-$125,000

Location: 100% on site in Waterbury

Why This Controller Opportunity?

• Hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle, including GL, close, and financials
• Work directly with a CPA CFO who’s known for mentoring his team
• Strong growth potential as the organization continues to expand
• Tight-knit accounting team with great leadership and visibility
• Mission-driven organization making a real impact locally

Responsibilities of the Controller:

• Assist with the completion of timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to the CFO, CEO and Board of Directors, funding sources, and external entities as requested or required.
• Assist with agency wide annual budget, program budgets and all midyear budget modifications.
• Assist with managing all of the financial aspects relating to all subcontracts with other providers including payment tracking and reconciliation.
• Prepare and participate with yearend audit conducted by external auditors.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and/or annual billing/reporting for any necessary grant awards.
• Review and reconcile fundraising accounts to ensure accurate posting and usage of funds consistent with Fund Raising Department records.
• Provide supervision to Senior Accountant, Billing Supervisor, Financial Analyst and Payable Specialist to ensure timely, accurate work is completed in corresponding areas of administrative functions.
• Oversee entire payroll process ensuring timeliness and verifying accuracy through biweekly summary report reviews and monthly budget comparison reviews.
• Oversee Accounts Payable function to ensure payments to vendors are timely and accurate and are allocated or charged to the appropriate program(s) and are consistent with unit cost standards.
• Review general ledger balances on monthly basis to verify accuracy of expense and monthly journal entry postings.
• Assist and oversee Accountants with accounting month end closing procedures to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Work closely with Billing Supervisor to ensure maximization of third-party collections.
• Verify timely compliance with all insurance company and/or Medicaid requirements in order to ensure payment for services rendered.
• Aid in collaboration between billing department and clinicians to ensure that all necessary documentation is obtained to ensure payment for services rendered.
• Work with clinicians and administrative staff to ensure all insurance billing related issues are rectified as quickly as possible.
• Perform periodic review to ensure that all department billing is processed accurately and in accordance with all state, federal and insurance company guidelines.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team with other professionals and concerned parties and to actively participate in training and staff meetings.
• Actively participate in supervision with direct reports and VP of Finance & Administration
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or senior management.

Preferred Experience of the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience within the non-profit industry
• Previous supervisory experience