Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay: Based on Experience

Job Location: Russellville, AR

Position Type: Full Time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (nonprofit or healthcare environment preferred) with supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and compliance standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and system improvement skills

SUMMARY:The Controller is responsible for the comprehensive management of the daily financial operations of Friendship Community Care (FCC) and its affiliated entities. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable standards, allowing the CFO to focus on strategic initiatives and organizational growth. The Controller provides leadership to the finance and billing team, collaborates across departments to support operational efficiency, and upholds the mission, vision, and values of FCC through excellence in fiscal stewardship.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include, but are not limited to:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT and REPORTING:

• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting, billing, and finance department.
• Prepares and presents accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and dashboards.
• Maintains the general ledger, ensuring reconciliations and journal entries are completed accurately and timely.
• Oversees cash management, including cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and investment tracking.
• Manages fixed asset reporting, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.
• Supports the preparation of comprehensive financial analyses to inform organizational decision-making

BUDGETING and FORECASTING:

• Assists in the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, collaborating with department leaders to ensure accuracy and alignment with FCC goals.
• Monitors budget performance and prepare variance analyses, communicating findings to leadership.
• Provides financial projections and forecasts to support long-range planning.

COMPLIANCE and INTERNAL CONTROLS:

• Develops, implements, and monitors internal control systems to ensure financial integrity and compliance with GAAP, regulatory, and grant requirements.
• Assists with the preparation and coordination of annual audits, providing documentation and support to external auditors.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local laws impacting financial operations, ensuring ongoing compliance.

GRANTS and CONTRACTS:

• Supports financial aspects of grant management, including budget preparation, tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Collaborates with program leaders to ensure appropriate allocation and documentation of expenses to funding sources.

TEAM LEADERSHIP and DEVELOPMENT:

• Supervises finance, billing, and accounting staff, providing coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service within the finance department.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

• Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiency through automation and system enhancements.
• Works with IT and relevant departments to implement software and workflow improvements that streamline financial operations

COLLABORATION and COMMUNICATION:

• Collaborates with department heads to provide financial insights and support budget management.
• Prepares financial data and analysis for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates understanding of HIPAA and compliance standards in all financial practices.

OTHER:

• Supports the CFO in financial strategy implementation as needed.
• Participates in training and professional development opportunities to remain current in nonprofit financial management.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and operational needs of FCC.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care's Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental relations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Behavioral Health Directors, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished when written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
• Consumers' progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers' records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers' records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why Friendship Community Care:

• 401(k) Retirement
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available for FT employees
• Paid holidays available for FT employees
• Vacation accrual available for FT employees
• Disability, Cancer, Accident and Life Insurance Available
• Excellent work environment

Friendship Community Care strives to offer highly competitive benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.

Valid Driver's License, Clear Background and Drug Screen

Job Tags

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