The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a 501C3 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves all of the primary health care needs of families in the heart of North and Central Brooklyn for over 40 years. Our mission is to provide the most professional, courteous and highest quality health care, with dignity, to those we serve, especially the undeserved population, without regard for ability to pay.

We are seeking a Controller who has a strong appreciation and understanding of overall health system finance and oversees the day-to-day operation of the Finance department, an administrative, policy and service of BSFHC. This is a Management position, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and exercising independent judgment, as delegated, in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities assigned. In concert with the Chief Financial Officer and Management, the Controller is charged with a full range of responsibilities, including directing the activities of the unit, monitoring work progress, and providing feedback to ensure goals are understood and met. The Controller will oversee staff members in identifying and resolving special problems, meeting standards for quality customer service, carrying out special assignments, supporting the development of staff skills, and monitoring resources to achieve savings goals. The Controller maintains exemplary standards of personal professional ethics and participates in activities that keep him/her current in the field of financial management. The Controller supports the work of other departments by communicating effectively with staff involved in related projects, by being of assistance to others, and by participating in team-based projects as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversee all accounting activities, reporting, and planning
• Assist with closing of accounting books on a monthly basis and make appropriate journal entries. Reconcile various accounts including payroll, employee fringe benefits, etc.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements; Support month-end and year-end closing  and audit processes
• Perform various account analyses for various balance sheet accounts and income and expense accounts
• Evaluate and lead the accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable processes
• In concert with the Chief Financial Officer and Management, communicate departmental goals and priorities. Assists in developing staff competence in new and existing areas.  Assist staff, when needed, with complex or difficult issues
• Routinely informs Chief Financial of work progress; provides timely updates on all critical matters; identifies problems and implements solutions.
• Recommend techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, and maintain optimum business practices.
• Identify and implement new procedures to streamline accounting activities
• Develop and implement all appropriate control and risk management procedures
• Provide oversight for the preparation, control and review of payroll process
• Manage vital relationships with individuals such as auditors, state agencies, and industry based experts
• Represent the finance department as needed in meetings and presentations
• Evaluate and implement appropriate policies to ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and to ensure books are maintained based on a strong internal control environment.
• Demonstrable success in initiating cooperative working relationships, resolving customer concerns, and making timely and effective decisions.
• Coordinate annual budget process; ensure timely distribution of budget guidelines and review, analyze and interpret budgetary input
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly rolling twelve-month forecast
• Evaluate the Company's day-to-day operations to recommend efficiencies to enable the organization to meet its operational and profitability objectives
• Evaluate the Company's tax strategy and manage tax compliance reporting, including property, income, sales, etc
• Develop and maintain a cost accounting and inventory control process to scale with the operational objectives of the Company
• Gain accounting records/Chart of Accounts, including inventory, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll and taxes
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner and accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Issue timely and complete financial statements on a monthly and annual basis ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
• Prepare cash flow statement and ensure proper funding by parent company
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Maintain and enhances adequate accounting systems
• Oversee one accountant, develop talent, and hire additional staff in line with the growth of the company
• Identify areas for process improvement

Education/Experience/Skill Sets Sought:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.
• Master's degree (business, finance or accounting) is preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting and financial reporting work experience including some management level accounting experience within a hospital or health system setting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP reporting.
• Candidate must have a deep understanding and strong technical skills in accounting and finance including: general ledger; accounts payable; payroll; cash flow; cost/benefit analysis; revenue management; operating budget and reporting and forecasting. Experience with labor management and productivity is strongly desired.
• Candidate must have the ability to build highly collaborative relationships across functions and levels of the organization. He/she must be considered accessible and approachable.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software
• Strong computer/technical and analytical skills

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical, 401k Retirement Plan with discretionary Match, Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, Transportation Plan, FSAs, Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

$125,000 - $140,000

BSFHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER