CONTROLLER

Whitman-Walker Health•Washington, DC

1d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Controller supports the finance department in the full-cycle production of financial statements and general financial administration. The role oversees general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, monthly overhead allocations, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable management, cash reporting and banking maintenance, and other monthly closing entries. It also contributes to financial reporting and presentations, annual audit preparation and management, Uniform Data Set (UDS) reporting, and other regulatory requests. The position reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The Controller supports the development of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), manages month- and year-end close, strengthens internal controls, oversees accounting reconciliations and reporting, and coordinates with grants accounting and payroll staff. The role also supervises accounting staff, participates in management matters, and supports audit, tax, regulatory, and funder reporting. The work is performed under normal office conditions. The employee may be required to work evenings and/or weekends and organization events. Physical demands include infrequent lifting of no more than 20 pounds, prolonged sitting or standing, extended computer use and concentration, and communication by telephone and other direct or indirect means.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience in a managerial accounting role.
Prior supervisory experience within an accounting department.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience supporting Financial and Single Audits.
Knowledge of general accounting and fiscal management policies.
Experience reconciling balance sheets and income statements.
Experience and understanding of the revenue recognition process.
Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and provide meaningful analysis.
Excellent time management and ability to multitask.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with accounting software programs and/or automated accounting systems.
Ability to develop and maintain close, constructive professional relationships at all organizational levels.
Ability to take ownership of routine tasks and assigned special projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Assistant Controller is strongly preferred.
Nonprofit experience is highly preferred.
Experience working with Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform in accordance with Whitman-Walker’s mission, cultural norms, and core values, and maintain respectful, compassionate, non-judgmental interactions with patients, clients, and staff.
Provide excellent customer service, comply with organizational policies and procedures including HIPAA requirements, maintain data integrity, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
Assist in developing timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and reports, and manage month- and year-end close procedures and entries within the role’s scope.
Implement, maintain, and strengthen the control environment.
Manage maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring reconciliations are completed on time.
Manage recurring monthly journal entries, including prepaids, postage, fixed asset depreciation, accruals, and year-end audit entries within the areas of responsibility.
Manage funding and recording of health claims for the self-insured health insurance program.
Ensure bank activity is recorded, posted, and reconciled accurately and promptly for daily and monthly reporting.
Oversee maintenance of cost allocations in the financial system.
Manage monthly departmental reporting and identify unusual items and unexpected variances.
Coordinate monthly grant invoices with financial statement reporting and ensure accounts receivable and other entries are accurate for reporting and billing.
Assist management in assessing new activities and their accounting implications, including new accounting pronouncements.
Coordinate with grants accounting and payroll staff.
Assist with evaluating and documenting accounting determinations for grants, contracts, contributions, and revenue recognition and recording in accordance with GAAP.
Oversee the accurate and timely filing of 1099s by the AP Staff Accountant.
Manage monthly reconciliation of fundraising activity in cooperation with Foundation staff.
Manage and review accurate and timely recording, approval, and posting of cash disbursements.
Provide guidance on corporate credit card administration.
Oversee timely and accurate reporting of operational cash deposits and petty cash transactions by the AR Staff Accountant.
Participate in management meetings, address matters including personnel matters, and provide updates and reports as requested.
Support management fact-finding concerning managerial actions or union grievance processing.
Review and recommend changes to collective bargaining agreements and the Employee Handbook to ensure ongoing compliance.
Participate in and materially assist with the annual audit for all organizations, lead audit areas within the role’s scope, and coordinate auditor-request documentation.
Participate in regulatory reporting, including Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting and the annual UDS submission, and provide related data.
Assist with preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 and related tax returns for each legal entity.
Assist with and provide required data for funder site visits.
Supervise Senior Accountant I, Staff Accountant I, Staff Account I, and Accounts Receivable staff, and participate in regular supervision and appraisal with staff.