Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW) is a growth organization providing mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children, and individuals at every stage of their lives. Serving 30,000 people a year, including 20,000 children, with nearly 50 innovative programs, including counseling, education, and support, FSW is a pillar of health in the Westchester community, and provides an essential network of services for underserved Westchester residents, here to create hope, restore dignity and connect families with the resources to get back on track.

Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency. FSW serves a population of all ages that represents a broad-based cross section of Westchester County, reflecting cultural, racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic diversity. We are proud of our cultural competency and language proficiency which has attracted children, individuals, and families to FSW. Our expansive range of programs are custom designed to meet the needs of those we serve. Our services are run by our compassionate, highly trained staff of more than 450 professionals and paraprofessionals, for a comprehensive list of our services visit our website at www.fsw.org.

JOB SUMMARY

Family Services of Westchester is seeking an experienced and hands-on full-time Controller to lead and manage the staff of the finance department and the day-to-day operations of the accounting, purchasing and revenue functions and their teams. The controller excels in providing timely and accurate financial reporting to the Program Directors of FSW as well as to the executive leadership. The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position has 4 direct reports and a total departmental staff of 9.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

· Manage all financial functions, including accounting, payroll, revenue analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets, fixed assets, cash management, financial planning, banking relationships, purchasing, investments, and required reporting.

· Lead the finance staff in achieving departmental and individual goals in support of FSW’s programs and organizational success through consistent, timely and accurate processes and reports.

· Coordinate the development of operating, foundation, capital, and grant budgets.

· Ensure monthly financial and operational reports are prepared on time and reviewed with CFO, including Income and Expense, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Analysis and Departmental Expense Reports.

· Prepare analyses of regular monthly reports and review them with CFO, focusing on variance analysis, projections, recommendations for correction, and, where appropriate, solutions to prevent recurrence.

· Guide documentation of financial activities and timely and accurate preparation of annual audits by an independent Auditor, in addition to documenting business and financial plans for funding agencies.

· Advise and assist the CFO in the financial modeling and development of timely and accurate project plans for new grants, sites, and initiatives.

· Coordinate budgets for all new ventures and future programs.

· Control Cash Management including Projections, follow up on A/R Collections and Cash Disbursements.

· Prepare vacation accruals along with other various accruals.

· Special projects as assigned.

MANAGEMENT

· Responsible for managing direct reports and their teams.

· Provide day-to-day management of monthly deliverables.

· Provide timely and effective developmental feedback to staff including mid-year reviews and annual performance evaluations.

· Acting as the only direct report to the CFO, work closely to establish, implement, and monitor annual benchmarks that align with FSW's vision and business goals.

· Oversees training and development of staff to improve quality and efficient work practices.

· Direct and manage financial department personnel including goal, development, progress reviews and remuneration.

· Responsible for managing staff’s timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.

COMMUNICATION

· Participate in various presentations to all levels of leadership (including Board of Directors) in support of and collaboration with the CFO.

· Monitor actual-to-budget expenditures and communicate developments to CFO and appropriate staff.

· Evaluate IT needs for the department and make recommendations for enhancements and changes, as required.

COMPLIANCE

· Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and legal regulatory requirements; advise senior management of actions and potential risks.

· Oversee internal and external audits, including those of Federal, State, and local agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree; Masters' degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA with specialization in Finance/Accounting preferred.

· 8 years leading and managing a Finance department of at least 5 staff members.

· 10-12 years in finance, accounting, and related fields with an increasing scope of responsibility.

· Knowledge of healthcare finance preferred, in particular Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance experience.

· CPA, Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) or Fellow of HFMA (FHFMA) desirable.

· Financial modeling and budgeting.

· Strong team management and leadership skills, including performance management, personal development, coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement management; ability to inspire and motivate others; commitment to strengthening the capabilities of the Finance team.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work with a variety of business partners.

· Demonstrate outstanding communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.

· Exceptionally strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent understanding of financial systems; proficiency with various financial reporting tools.

· Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access).

· Responsive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high accountability health care environment.

· Outcome focused; able to understand current and changing organizational requirements and provide effective solutions.

· Committed to supporting FSW's mission to provide health care to low-income, under-served residents in our communities and those lacking access to quality health care.

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. We enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse, and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and generous paid time off. All FSW Centers are located throughout Westchester County, which offers excellent schools, easy access to a multitude of outdoor activities and superb transportation connections to New York City. This position is based in Tarrytown, NY.

Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• leading & managing a Finance dept (5 people): 8 years (Required)
• finance, accounting, & related fields: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tarrytown, NY 10591: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person