Controller

For more than 50 years First Choice Community Healthcare has provided access to high quality primary medical dental and behavioral healthcare to the underserved populations of the Mid-Rio Grande Valley of central New Mexico. Today we operate seven (7) Community Health Centers and one (1) school-based clinic. We are currently recruiting for a Controller to join our team and assist in fulfilling our organizations mission which is to improve the health life skills and wellbeing of all members of the communities we serve. Our health centers maintain an open-door policy providing treatment regardless of an individuals income or insurance coverage. As a non-profit organization First Choice is a vital community resource in Central New Mexico. Not only does our organization provide the highest quality comprehensive medical services but we also address our patients emotional social and cultural needs.

In addition to serving a community-centered organization we offer an excellent benefits package to include:

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Identity Theft
• Retirement Savings -403(b)
• 10-20 days per service year (based on length of service)
• Sick Leave 64 hours per year (unused rolls over each year into Long Term Sick Leave)
• Long Term Sick Leave 40 hours per year
• 10 Paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of Educational Leave per year for full time employees
• $700 per year for tuition reimbursement

A. Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for organizing and maintaining financial accounting systems including accounts payable general ledger accounts receivable employee payroll cash disbursements financial statements and tax information.

B. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Develops and plans department objectives with Chief Financial Officer and staff including short and long range accounting programs in budgeting profit analysis accounting systems Medicare cost reporting and internal auditing.
2. Directs financial accounting functions to ensure timely and accurate reporting of clinic financial information.
3. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
4. Ensures the timely payment of current liabilities to creditors proper recording and control of cash receipts recording of fixed assets development of adequate procedures instructions controls records and reports.
5. Works with Chief Financial Officer to develop and approve financial statements including balance sheets profit/loss statements and analysis of variances in accounts ratios income/expense as well as investment analysis; e.g. effects of fee changes on costs and profits return on investment.
6. Reviews all third-party contracts and monitors contract revenues. Interacts with auditors lenders and other third-party agencies regarding accounting functions.
7. Develops and monitors the internal audit program to ensure internal financial controls.
8. Oversees the annual financial audit and any other special audits.
9. Assists with the development and implementation of the annual capital and administrative budgets as well as financial and credit policies of clinic.
10. Directs the preparation of statistical information and reports for management government and other agencies.
11. Directs forecasts and analyses the impact of special projects or new services and acquisitions; e.g. proposed facilities equipment purchases.
12. Assists the Chief Financial Officer and other management staff in the preparation of major clinic financial reports.
13. Reviews and recommends new operating procedures.
14. Assists with the selection and training of departmental personnel.
15. Assists with performance evaluation and recommends merit increases promotions and disciplinary actions.
16. Attends a variety of meetings with management and department staff to review and discuss financial matters.
17. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
18. Maintains strictest of confidentiality.
19. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

C. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor degree in finance/accounting;
2. Minimum of three years of financial management experience including two years in a health care organization;
3. CPA preferred.

D. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

None

E. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of finance and accounting functions including budgeting credit investments internal controls.
2. Knowledge of computer systems spreadsheet and financial systems programs and applications
3. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients medical staff auditors and the public
4. Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and work under multiple priorities.
5. Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives.
6. Skill in identifying and resolving accounting and financial problems.
7. Knowledge of management practices to lead assigned staff.
8. Skill in exercising initiative judgment discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives
9. Knowledge of clinics strategic business objectives and employee performance objectives.
10. Skill in analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports.
11. Ability to work creatively with management and department staff to achieve objectives.
12. Ability to work as a team member.
13. Records maintenance skills.
14. Ability to develop and maintain filing systems.
15. Skill in relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs fees credit etc.
16. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
17. Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.
18. Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions.
19. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
20. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
21. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

F. Age of Patients Served

1. None

G. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIRED

COVID-19 Vaccination required as a condition of employment. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement at the time an offer is delivered.

H. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS

A person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks although under pressure depending on patient and organization demands. There are frequent opportunities to relax from any physical exertion or to change position in work activities.

1. Physical Effort and Dexterity: Good dexterity to operate personal computer and files. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
2. Machines Tools Equipment required to be operated: Capable of using office machines and personal computers for word processing data entry and retrieval.
3. Visual Acuity Hearing and Speaking: Must be able to read computer monitor output. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.
4. Environment/Working Conditions: Work is mostly inside a clinic in a controlled environment. Normal clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday although weekends may be required to meet deadlines.