TITLE: CONTROLLER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Controller will be responsible for the smooth operation of the day-to-day accounting and monthly closes for the corporation, property accounting and the recording of activity with medical billing for Adult Day Health programs. The controller will supervise some or all accounting staff which may include Senior Accountants, Property Accountants, Accounts Payable Staff and Corporate Accountants. Establish and monitor a uniform budgeting process to roll out to all properties on an annual basis. The Controller is responsible for the organization's accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the Organization's system of accounts and keeps books and records of all Organization transactions, assets and liabilities using Yardi.
• Responsible for aligning accounting and budgeting functions and processes with best practices in Yardi.
• Prepares cash flow forecasts, prepares accurate and timely reports that communicate the Organization's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, endowments, restricted gifts, and earnings.
• Ensures the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual book close cycles for an accounting function by effective planning, monitoring and problem solving.
• Continuously monitor, recommend, and implement process improvement.
• Responsible for review and proper coding of Corporate AP and journal entries for the company.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the corporate budget packages obtained from each department. Coordinates and directs the preparation of financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures, and analyzes and reports variances monthly.
• Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Oversees the annual audit(s) and tax return filings for the corporate entity, clients and subsidiaries, as well as annual Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cost Reports for entities managed by the company.
• Furnishes internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and efficient and furnishes external reports as necessary.
• Responsible for monthly review of property accounting reports prior to issuance by each entity. Back up for property accounting team.
• Controller has the responsibility for providing effective financial controls for the organization on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for evaluating the performance of all staff under your supervision.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of experience in accounting (affordable housing, RE development, and non-profit accounting is preferred).
• Yardi Experience Required.
• System implementation experience preferred.
• Medical Billing and/or Skilled Nursing Facility billing knowledge is a plus.
• BS Degree in Accounting or related major.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Has managed direct and indirect reports of 10 team members.
• Excellent computer, problem solving skills especially in using Excel.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in both written and verbal.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Public Accountant

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well