Title: Controller 

Base Salary Range: $120,000 – 140,000 plus benefits

FTE: Full-time, Exempt

We seek a dynamic and experienced Controller who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment! 

Our Mission: The Mission of South-Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse community of inner-city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multicultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable, efficient, and culturally responsive services.

General Summary: Responsible for overseeing the accounting department and all financial accounting activities. The Controller will be responsible for budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential job duties.  

• Oversees and manages accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and bank reconciliation functions
• Plans, directs, and coordinates all accounting operational functions
• Ensures adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Oversees business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
• Oversees the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.), ensuring all are in accordance with federal regulations
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents reports to management in an accurate and timely manner
• Evaluates current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Oversees regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Compile and analyze financial reporting packages
• Responsible for the development of policies, systems, special financial studies, etc. 
• Responsible for selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Advises management on matters of fiscal procedure and importance for the organization
• Works with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have significant internal effect or minor external effect
• Reviews and ensures accurate payroll transactions
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles third-party checks
• Assists CFO and Department leads to develop internal budgets, projections and forecasts that will have a long-term effect on the organization
• Provides recommendations and implements processes according to accounting trends and tracks progress
• Generates supporting documentation and schedules for month-end closing

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience
• Thorough understanding of debits and credits, amortization, depreciation, bank and credit card reconciliations, account analysis, etc.

Experience & Abilities:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a paid position, utilizing all aspects of AP/AR/GL
• Must be extremely well-versed in Excel
• Must have knowledge of MIP Abila Accounting software
• Knowledge of Payroll System preferred
• Understanding General Ledger functions from day one
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and written.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with many distractions and changes in work focus.
• Must be able to analyze complex report requirements and implement technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solver and able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be willing to learn and expand knowledge and skills.
• Conduct oneself with professionalism in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
• Follow up on assignments, show initiative, be self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic

Licensure and Certifications

• C.P.A. designation preferred

Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you’ll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement plan
• Education Reimbursement