Controller

Waikiki Health•Honolulu, HI

20d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Waikiki Health, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving the community’s vulnerable populations, is seeking a full-time Controller. The Controller assists the CFO with management and administration of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, internal and external financial matters, and financial analysis. The role supervises, trains, and mentors Finance Department employees and performs intermediate accounting and fiscal record-keeping activities. It also supports organizational compliance with generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations, including accounts payable processing, financial institution account reconciliations, and maintenance of financial records. The Controller updates and implements finance and accounting processes, practices, and policies; works with the CFO on grant management and reporting; coordinates and develops the finance team; oversees daily banking and cash-flow activities; and prioritizes financial projects and deadlines. The position follows a standard 8-hour schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; occasional, rare overtime may be required. Waikiki Health requires proof of a TB skin test or chest x-ray. Hepatitis B immunization is optional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a financial leadership or supervisory role.
Deep technical knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP/FASB), including fund accounting, tracking restricted and unrestricted funds, and managing bank reconciliations.
Hands-on experience managing federal and state grant compliance, specifically HRSA guidelines, OMB Uniform Guidance, and Single Audits.
Proven ability to prepare and interpret financial statements accurately, manage organizational budgets, and support or lead annual audit processes.
Advanced proficiency using specialized accounting software systems.
Proof of a TB skin test or chest x-ray; Hepatitis B immunization is optional.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit or healthcare environment.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Master’s degree (MAcc, MBA, or Finance).

Responsibilities

Assist the CFO in managing and administering general ledger accounting, financial reporting, internal and external financial matters, and financial analysis.
Directly supervise, train, and mentor Finance Department employees.
Perform intermediate accounting and fiscal record-keeping activities, including accounts payable processing, financial institution account reconciliations, and maintenance of financial records.
Help ensure organizational compliance with generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations.
Update and implement finance and accounting processes, practices, and policies, including period-end close, financial consolidations, budgeting, management reporting, and financial analysis.
Work closely with the CFO to manage, track, and report on federal, state, and private grants.
Manage and coordinate the finance team using a collaborative, team-based approach, and provide cross-training to support continuous coverage and operational efficiency.
Oversee daily banking activities, including check registration, EFT reporting, and bank balance reviews.
Ensure timely monthly GET tax payments and accounts payable approvals.
Prioritize, organize, and execute financial work across competing projects to meet organizational deadlines with a high level of quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.