Controller

Penobscot Community Health Care • Bangor, ME

42d • Remote

About The Position

Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is seeking a Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of financial records, compliance with regulations, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering timely and accurate financial reports. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO, lead the accounting team, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure compliance with HRSA Section 330 and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and serve as a financial resource to operational leaders.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the principles of financial management, nonprofit and healthcare accounting principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of FQHC financial requirements, including HRSA Section 330 and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience with grant accounting, cost allocation methodologies, and audit compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 8+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles including supervision and development of staff.
• Healthcare experience required: FQHC or federally funded healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and nonprofit financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, HRIS/payroll systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or CPA highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and analyze monthly internal financial statements; identify trends, risks, and variances; and provide recommendations to the CFO.
• Ensures proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit healthcare organizations.
• Maintain and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Support development and monitoring of cash flow projections and short-term cash management activities in collaboration with the CFO.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes, ensuring proper authorization, accuracy, compliance, segregation of duties, and expense coding.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, control, and sustainability, including alignment with HR data and the general ledger.
• Works with Finance team to improve maintenance of accounting records and improvements to current accounting systems and data flow.
• Assist in designing financial reporting package and facilitating the on-going interface between software packages.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA Section 330 requirements, including financial management standards and audit readiness.
• Oversee grant accounting and compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), including allowable costs, cost allocation, and documentation.
• Support preparation of financial information for the UDS report, cost reports, and other regulatory or payer reporting as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required federal, state and local tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Establish, document, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate year-end audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors; ensure timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
• Continuously assess and improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide leadership and supervision to the accounting team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the finance department.
• Support the CFO in the annual budgeting process, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for new programs, services, and operational initiatives.
• Act as an internal consultant to department leaders on finance-related matters, promoting financial literacy and accountability.

Benefits

• benefit-eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior