Controller

LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER INC•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is a key member of the Finance leadership team responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of LLCHC and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller works closely and collaboratively with the Financial Analysts, Billing, Grants, Pharmacy, and operational leaders to strengthen financial processes and support organizational decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA, CPA eligible, or Master’s in Accounting.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience within an FQHC, including federal grant compliance and 340B pharmacy accounting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
Experience supporting financial audits (including Single Audit).
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems; NetSuite preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising accounting staff.
Experience in multi-site healthcare, nonprofit, or complex grant-funded environments.
Familiarity with OCHIN/EPIC pharmacy revenue flow.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Collaborate closely with the Financial Analysts to support monthly financial reporting, dashboard preparation, and variance analysis.
Ensure proper classification of transactions by cost center, department, program, and funding source.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Ensure organizational adherence to HRSA, BPHC, UGG/2 CFR 200, IRS, and other regulatory standards.
Support the CFO in preparing for the annual audit (financial and Single Audit), including managing the PBC list, documentation requests, and audit schedules.
Oversee accounting for 340B pharmacy operations, including revenue, contract pharmacy arrangements, inventory, and cost of goods sold.
Perform and review timely reconciliations of pharmacy revenue streams, ensuring alignment with Billing, Pharmacy, and external vendors.
Apply specialized FQHC accounting requirements including sliding fee accounting, wrap payments, cost report implications, and grant restrictions.
Manage accurate accounting for all restricted funds and grants (federal, state, and foundation).
Work collaboratively with the Grants team and Financial Analysts to support budget development, reporting, and monitoring of allowable expenditures.
Serve as operational lead for NetSuite accounting processes, ensuring system controls and workflows support efficient operations and strong audit readiness.
Partner with the Financial Analysts to streamline financial reporting, enhance automation, and strengthen dashboards and month-end analytics.
Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and documentation quality.
Supervise the accounting team, including the Accounting Manager, Staff Accountants, and payroll/AP staff as assigned.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development to support a culture of excellence and accountability.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional leaders to ensure reliable financial data and transparent communication.