Controller

About Company:

As one of the largest primary care practices in Southwest Georgia, Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC) provides health care services to more than 54,000  patients and nearly 217,000 office visits per year. AAPHC is also one of the largest Community Health Centers in our region!  To learn more about Community Health Centers, and how this benefits Southwest Georgia.

At AAPHC, we strive to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous care to all who access our services. Did you know that all qualifying medical offices operated by AAPHC are recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA)? NCQA offers three levels of PCMH recognition with Level III being the highest level.  As a Level III PCMH, AAPHC is committed to continuously raising the quality of care within our practices, while also lowering our patients health care costs.

Our health care teams are comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives. Assisting these providers are clinical staff members, laboratory personnel, and business office professionals.  

Our goal is to always provide access, and even expand access, to your provider so you always can reach AAPHC when you need us most!  When you visit an AAPHC office, you can trust that you'll be well cared for by our team.  Always.

About the Role:

The Controller in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry plays a critical role in overseeing the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. This position is responsible for managing all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting to support strategic decision-making. The Controller will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts to optimize resource allocation and enhance financial performance. Collaboration with clinical and administrative teams is essential to align financial goals with patient care objectives. Ultimately, the Controller ensures that the organization maintains fiscal responsibility while supporting its mission to deliver high-quality healthcare services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in healthcare or social assistance sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, healthcare financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proficiency with NetSuite Business Software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, and process improvement.
• Strong leadership experience managing finance teams in a healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with government healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities:

•  Prepares clinic financial statements monthly and distributes financials, Days in AR reports and FS Combined reports
•  Prepares financial statements on a monthly basis to include general ledger accounting preparation, posting, and balancing.
•  Prepare and post month-end entries which include Payroll Accrual, Prepaid and various other income items. Maintain lead schedules and balance them to financials. 
•  Supervise accounting support staff to include purchasing and accounts payable staff. Responsible for training to keep those positions at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives, yearly review, and back up when necessary 
•  Oversee the accounts payable process and ensure payables are processed in a timely manner 
•  Audits payroll submission for accuracy and observe payroll transmission. After completion of payroll; review reports and compare debits from accounts. 
•  Track line item budget expenditures on various grants. Hold periodic meetings with Grants Manager to review.
•  Acts as the lead on annual audit and cost report. 
•  Assist CFO with Form 990 and yearly UDS preparation. 
•  Maintains daily cash reports for banks and transfers funds as needed among operating accounts. 
•  Reviews contracts to determine elements pertaining to the accounting department
•  Tracks encounters by provider/location for annual cost report purposes.
•  Review collection agency statements monthly and prepare/post entry. Contacts agency if discrepancies are found. 
•  Participates in special projects such as analyzing general ledger balances, reviewing profit/loss of clinics to determine if re-allocations are necessary. 
•  Reconciles retirement withholdings to payroll reports and bank withdrawal. Reviews discrepancies with payroll department. 
•  Analyze and prepare revenue/cash updates throughout the month to Executive Team. 
•  Responsible for presenting and interpreting monthly financial statements in the absence of the CFO. 
•  Stay current with changes in healthcare financial regulations and accounting standards to ensure compliance.
•  Lead and mentor the finance team to promote professional development and high performance.
•  Other financial duties, as requested, by the Chief Financial Officer. 
•  Manage and oversee all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
•  Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts in compliance with healthcare regulations and GAAP.
•  Develop and monitor budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions to meet financial targets.
•  Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
•  Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic initiatives.
•  Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
•  Attends Manager Meetings and Finance/Board meetings with Chief Financial Officer to gain better understanding of day-to-day activities. 

Skills:

The Controller will utilize strong analytical and accounting skills daily to prepare and interpret complex financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to translate financial information into actionable insights. Leadership and team management skills are applied to guide and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems enables efficient management of financial operations and reporting. Additionally, problem-solving skills are critical for identifying financial risks and implementing solutions that support the organization's mission and financial health.