Controller

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs.  Benefits available include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. The Controller coordinates the preparation of financial reports and participates in the annual budget process. The Controller is the Corporate liaison for audits and manages audits and reviews of systems and records.  The Controller provides management with vital information for decision-making process and interfaces with management staff throughout the organization. This position oversees accounting operational functions and related staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Effectively communicates orally and in writing.
• Represents the organization in a professional and effective manner to the community.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Supports, motivates and sustains a team-oriented culture.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Applies skills in employee relations: recruiting, onboarding, coaching, terminations, etc.
• Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Financial skills in budgeting and handling all phases of the accounting cycle which includes:
  • Accounts Payable; month-end and year-end closing, revenue, federal grants, preparation of financial statements.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or in lieu of degree, a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Preferred:

• MBA or MSAcc

Experience

• Accounting experience (4 years).
• Supervisory/management experience at the department level (Minimum 4 years).
• Understanding and practical use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with automated accounting systems.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with community health centers, medical/dental clinics or practices, hospital systems or other healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with the accounting and billing of federal grants and OMB Supercircular cost principles
• Financial analysis experience.

Credentials

Preferred:

• Public Accountant (CPA) certification by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Other

• Driver's license with the State of Washington.
• Motor vehicle insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits.

Job Specific Functions/Performance:

1. Plans, directs and coordinates all accounting operational functions.
2. Manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
3. Coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements and reports.
4. Coordinates activities of external auditors.
5. Coordinates activities of external tax return preparers.
6. Provides management with vital information to the decision-making process.
7. Participates in the budget process.
8. Assesses current accounting operations, offers recommendations for improvement and implements new processes.
9. Reviews and/or prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
10. Evaluates accounting and internal control systems.
11. Develops and monitors business performance metrics
12. Responds to requests for information from other departments within the agency.
13. Performs financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
14. Oversees regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
15. Performs annual regulatory reporting, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid Cost Report, Uniform Data Set (“UDS” report), Financial Status Report (“FSR”) and other State and Federal report as required.
16. Manages, hires, develops, and retains skilled accounting staff
17. Performs grant invoicing, monitoring and reconciliations on a monthly basis or as specified in the grant agreements.
18. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)/At-will employer.