Controller

Marin Community Clinics • Novato, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.
The Corporate Controller reports to the CFO and is responsible for oversight of all financial management, accounting, and financial reporting activities. The Controller leads all day-to-day finance operations, including functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, taxes, budgeting, financial analysis, audits, grant management, contract-related financial oversight, and ad-hoc projects, as well as the development and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures. The Controller ensures that Marin Community Clinics (MCC) has the systems, processes, and controls in place to support compliant financial operations and to consistently achieve clean audits and regulatory compliance, for example, HRSA.

Requirements

• Minimum BA in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university is required.
• Active California CPA designation with not-for-profit accounting preferred.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible accounting and financial leadership roles.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing an accounting group and in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, payroll, taxes and financial data analysis.
• Experience in complete budget cycle from budget development to tracking and reporting budget vs actual variances.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Experienced and skilled in reconciliations and creating Excel financial models.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and understanding of GAAP including strong balance sheet and reconciliation skillset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a working manager, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, able to handle pressure well, be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Advanced to expert level user of MS Excel. Strong knowledge of ADP, budgeting systems and ERP systems.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, Grant recognition and accounting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll and accounting for investments.
• Leadership, project management, changes management and mentoring skills.
• Superior analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, strategic team player with integrity and ethical standards.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Use of mouse, keyboard and headset.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• FQHC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial oversight of procurement activities, including purchasing policies, vendor selection processes, purchasing thresholds, and spend controls to ensure compliance with MCC policies, approved budgets, and funding requirements.
• Partners with Operations, Compliance, and departmental leadership to strengthen procurement workflows, approval processes, vendor management, and internal controls, and to support cost-effective and compliant sourcing decisions.
• Oversees the activities of the disbursement function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, payroll processing, and cash controls.
• Coordinates and directs the annual budgeting process and financial forecasts, maintaining ongoing monthly budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets accounting information to assess operating results, financial performance, budget adherence, and overall fiscal soundness.
• Prepares and presents accurate and timely financial reports to leadership.
• Continuously improves accounting processes and internal
• Manages external audits and serves as primary audit liaison.
• Oversees payroll for 550+ employees.
• Coordinates annual tax return preparation.
• Oversees contract financial review and compliance.
• Oversees grant financial management and reporting.
• Supports FQHC licensure and regulatory financial compliance.
• Leads ad-hoc financial and operational projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Recruits, mentors, trains and retains a diverse accounting team. Develops their professional and financial skills in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels and participating in recruitment.
• Manage employee performance, effectively communicate expectations and goals and provide performance feedback and evaluation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Complete time and attendance requirements for team, approving timesheets, time off requests, and ensure accurate and timely completion for payroll.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment by upholding MCC’s policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

What This Job Offers

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