Controller

HOMETOWN Health Center • Newport, ME, US • 1d ago

Established in 2003, Hometown Health Center (HHC) is a leader in healthcare, providing more than 32,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits annually to 6,200 patients.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are proud to be able to provide necessary services to people who might otherwise not have access to medical care. Everyone at HHC has one objective: making healthy communities. We work hard to make that a reality by offering the best medical care, preventive care, care coordination, acute care, and same-day appointments. We hope you will consider joining our team of professionals!

Hometown Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, short-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, and professional development and training opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller is an integral leader of Hometown Health Center (HHC), contributing to the organization's strength, growth, and long-term development. The Controller, in conjunction with the CFO/CEO, is directly responsible for preparing financial reporting. The Controller reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and fully supports the Mission, Vision, and Value Statements of HHC.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversees the financial management to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions in accordance with all regulations, laws, and professional and Health Center standards.
Supervises Senior Accountant, Revenue Cycle Manager, and Grants Manager. Mentored and developed the Finance Department team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and building an effective team dynamic.
Ensures appropriate internal controls and financial procedures and updates and revises internal control policies and procedures as needed to comply with funder requirements.
Oversees the accurate and timely preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements and other financial reports for leaders, boards, government agencies, lenders, and other appropriate parties.
Oversees the organization’s financial accounting systems and functions, maintaining strong internal controls – resulting in a clean annual audit in full compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)—and oversees Payroll and Benefits.
Periodically reviews funder regulations, including those of the Department of Public Health, HRSA, and CDC, as well as other applicable federal regulations; is in direct contact with funders, ensuring compliance with all administrative and financial aspects of grants and contracts.
Remains current on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
Serves as a key point of contact for external auditors; manages timely preparation, support, and filing of all external audits.
Oversees weekly cash management; approves weekly payables.
Works with the Revenue Cycle Manager to oversee the billing department, help maximize appropriate revenue, and accurately account for all revenue. Billing is managed to maximize appropriate revenue.
Oversees cash flow planning and ensures availability of funds as needed.
Oversees investment and asset management.
Prepares annual budget; generates, analyzes, and presents monthly financial statements, cash flow statements, and ongoing financial analysis to the Board of Directors Finance Committee.
Ensures financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans and evaluate potential initiatives—Assesses organizational performance against the annual budget and long-term strategy.
Develop a clear financial plan consistent with the organization’s strategic programs, goals, and initiatives.
Provides recommendations to the CFO/CEO and other leaders on controlling expenditures, maximizing revenues, and assessing the implications of proposed services and programs.
Informs leaders about issues, trends, and changes in current and potential healthcare financial operating models and trends.
Assists CEO with negotiations for vendor, payer, and other finance-related contracts.
Prepares various analyses and reports that banks, funders, and others require.
Works with the CEO to ensure appropriate insurance coverage for all assets and risks.
Oversees finances for all HHC-owned entities, including subsidiaries and other corporations, and other critical financial arrangements, including, without limitation, accountable care organizations and other shared savings arrangements.
Ensures awareness with and adherence to the Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, including all related compliance, HR, finance, and administrative policies.
Adheres to and supports HRSA’s health center program requirements
Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
Assists in establishing and implementing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures with the leadership team.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
Ability to work with many diverse people.
Effective telephone skills.
Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
Must be able to make suggestions on workflow or system efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible.
Ability to prioritize.
Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to work at a high-volume level of accuracy.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

Be committed to the mission of the Hometown Health Center.
Behave professionally and consistently, demonstrating and promoting respect, honesty, and dignity for the patient, families, and all healthcare team members.
Committed to the constant pursuit of excellence and teamwork in improving the care of the patients and families of Hometown Health Center and the Patient-Centered Medical Home Neighborhood.
Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
Perform the required amount of work promptly with minimal errors.
Be neat and maintain a professional appearance.
Maintain confidentiality and protect the Practice by abiding by laws and principles related to privacy; keep information concerning Practice Operations, patients, and employees confidential.
This position requires compliance with the Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be considered part of the Pediatrician’s regular performance evaluation.
Adhere to Hometown Health Center’s employee immunization policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that the Incumbent must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for prolonged periods and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to operate a standard computer keyboard. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Work is performed in a busy medical office environment with many interruptions. The noise level is moderate—very active, fast-paced position with short deadlines. Might sometimes interact with angry patients and remain calm and professional—high-risk exposure to blood-borne pathogens and chemical hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience in financial management, including budget development and reporting, business planning, statistical analysis and reporting, general ledger, reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, annual reports, and annual audit required.
Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance, and reporting.
Experience exercising a high degree of leadership, initiative, judgment, and discretion in a senior financial management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of financial management strategies.
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, including identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex financial challenges.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong leadership and supervision skills.
Experience with data analysis and information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages and produce financial reports.
Excellent computer skills, including Excel, database, and financial accounting software.
Organized, reliable, efficient, and effective high-level professional capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
Experienced in carrying out complex project management tasks with little supervision.
Excellent attention to detail skills, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles sufficient to direct staff and coordinate all aspects involved with fiscal requirements.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The following education requirements are considered essential:

B.S. degree in accounting required, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification preferred

** All requirements and skills are essential unless otherwise indicated. **

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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