Controller
The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for our Controller position. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is a regular, full Time, exempt role with a salary range of $159,324 to $175,236 with full benefits. .
Primary Objective:
Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership and expertise for the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization. The Controller will ensure compliance with GAAP standards, a high level of integrity, timeliness of financial reporting, and internal controls. Perform and ensure timely month and year end close processes. Will ensure the organization complies with all tax reporting, preparation of grant budgets and invoices, preparation of payroll, accounts payable disbursements, procurement and preparation of all worksheets for annual audit and other reporting needs of the organization. Supervision of six or more direct reports; this position is required to be able to perform duties of each position, as a backup and to assist in simplifying processes and increasing efficiencies.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Supervision - 30%
- Payroll, Grant management, Accounts Payable, and purchasing functions of the organization. Will ensure that all bills, expense reports, timesheets, and any other payments and respective supporting documents are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Accounts Receivable –ensures that receipts are posted accurately and daily. Grant management – prepares budgets, receivables and revenue reporting, compliance with regulations and providing guidance to Program Directors regarding their grants. Responsible for taking ownership pf all term-end close activities.
- Coaches and educates staff on policies and procedures of the organization.
- Evaluates direct reports within designated time frames, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and supervision.
Primary Functions - 70%
- Responsible for closing the books each month and at year end, ensuring the proper recognition and recording of all financial transactions by the set timelines.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts and other accounts each month.
- Prepares the monthly financial reports for board committees and other special reports as needed.
- Prepares and maintains the 3rd party and patient pay revenue reconciliation on a monthly basis.
- Supervises and updates the fixed assets system and coordinates and oversees the annual physical inventory process.
- Prepares and submits all federal, state, and local tax returns ensuring that MNHC is compliant with applicable filing requirement policies and procedures.
- Ensures all schedule and work papers are prepared and ready for the annual financial and 401K audits.
- Acts as the primary specialist with regards to reporting functionality, creating reports, updates and maintenance of the Abila MIP accounting software.
- Leads the financial audits and coordinates with external auditors.
- Prepare and file Tax documents and ensure that the organization is compliant with its Tax reporting requirements.
- Assist MNHC’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
- Other financial or operational related activities as deemed necessary from time to time as assigned by the CFO.
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Always represent the Organization in a professional manner.
- Maintain personal safety and follow the Organization’s policies.
- Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
- Ability to interact positively with team members.
- Experience building a team.
- Ability to facilitate positive change.
- Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
Position Qualifications Requirements
Education: Bachelor‘s degree in accounting required; CPA required.
Experience: Required over 8+ years of overall accounting experience with 3+ years of experience as a Controller and manager in the finance department of a nonprofit, preferably with healthcare experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
- Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations, and maintain confident information. Requires a strong understanding of GAAP, A133, internal control processes and hands on experience overseeing and managing a multitude of grants from varying funding sources. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Leadership - Strong, effective supervisory skills to oversee staff.
- Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
- Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
- Technical skills – High level of understanding of US GAAP and Non-profit accounting. Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer
Confidential and Sensitive Information: Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive financial information.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit approximately 80% of the time, walk 10% of the time, and stand 10% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to provide documentation of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and TB test results valid within the last two (2) years must be submitted before the start date. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a delayed start or withdrawal of the job offer.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.mnhc.org. We offer a full range of benefits which includes the following:
- Medical Insurance – MNHC pays 90-100% based on plan
- Medical insurance: zero out-of-pocket expense under the base plan
- Dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Life insurance includes a free basic policy with an optional voluntary plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan includes a company contribution
- Vacation: 2 weeks annually (increases to 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 8 years)
- Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays, a birthday holiday, two floating holidays and 12 sick days per year
- Paid educational leave: 40 hours annually
- Annual COLA increase
- Employee incentive program of up to $2,000 every 6 months
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Commuter benefits
Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.