Role: Controller head of accounting)
Location: Flagstaff AZ (hybrid/onsite)
Salary: $110000 $150000 (commensurate with experience)
Industry: Healthcare
Are you a seasoned accounting leader ready to make a tangible difference Our client a missiondriven healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Controller to join their leadership team. Serving over 50000 unique patients annually across 15 clinical locations our client provides critical servicesfamily medicine pediatrics OB/GYN urgent care physical therapy dental and more. As a federally funded nonprofit theyre multifaceted innovative and unapologetically committed to transforming lives.
Reporting directly to the CFO youll oversee our clients accounting operations lead a team of up to 7 direct reports and play a pivotal role in stabilizing and scaling their financial future. This isnt just a jobits a chance to build mentor and leave a legacy in a complex rewarding environment. If you thrive on driving process improvements mastering GAAP and supporting a passionate team our client wants to hear from you.
What Youll Do:
- Own the Numbers: Manage endtoend accounting operationsmonthly closes grant accounting balance sheet reconciliations and financial reportingensuring accuracy compliance and transparency in a GAAPdriven world.
- Lead with Insight: Deliver financial reports and actionable recommendations to leadership governance bodies and external stakeholders including annual 990 filings healthcarespecific reconciliations (e.g. Medicare/Medicaid) and auditready documentation.
- Build the Foundation: Partner with the CFO to design and enforce robust internal controls refine policies and safeguard assets while managing fixed assets lease accounting (ASC 842 and pharmacy inventory controls.
- Grow a Team: Supervise and mentor a lean but talented accounting crew fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement as you rebuild and upskill the department.
- Navigate Complexity: Support grant budgeting/reporting coordinate annual audits and collaborate crossfunctionally to align financial strategy with our clients mission and operational goals.
- Drive Change: Lead the charge on process optimizationthink system migrations (our client is eyeing Sage Intacct) automation and efficiency gainsto elevate their accounting function.
Who You Are:
- A seasoned accounting pro with a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) and 5 years in a Controller or equivalent rolehealthcare experience is a big plus but our client will train the right person on FQHC specifics.
- A GAAP guru who can run the show independently freeing up the CFO for bigpicture priorities.
- A team builder with a track record of mentoring staff and managing multiple direct reports (up to 7 here).
- Adaptable and techsavvyfamiliarity with MIP Fund Accounting Sage Intacct or Bill is a bonus but a willingness to learn is key.
- CPA preferred but not requiredbring the skills and theyll talk.
Why Join Our Client
- Impact: Your work directly supports healthcare access for 55000 patients across Northern Arizonas rural expanse.
- Benefits: Dayone medical (incredibly low premium) dental vision employerpaid life/disability 401k with match competitive PTO and student loans or education reimbursement.
Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting or email us to arrange a confidential conversation:
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