Financial Controller

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our organization’s financial operations with precision and strategic insight, preferably with experience in health care. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive financial planning and analysis to support the organization’s growth and sustainability. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, optimize cash management, and deliver comprehensive financial reports that inform decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about managing complex financial systems within a mission-driven environment. Prior experience with closely-held, family-owned businesses a plus.

• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing using QuickBooks Online.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), and other regulatory requirements relevant to nonprofit and governmental accounting sectors.
• Lead the preparation of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and regulatory reports.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to maintain the accuracy of financial data.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, cash management strategies, and account reconciliation processes to optimize liquidity.
• Supervise month-end and year-end closing procedures while ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Develop budgets in collaboration with leadership teams; monitor variances and provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic planning.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls aligned with best practices for nonprofit and governmental organizations.
• Facilitate technical accounting projects involving complex transactions such as grants management, fund accounting, or other specialized reporting needs.

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior bookkeeper, ideally with a background in health care (insurance claims processing, in particular).
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance standards, and nonprofit or governmental accounting principles.
• Strong expertise in financial report writing, account reconciliation, balance sheet management, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; experience with financial management tools is essential.
• Demonstrated ability in cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping principles including debits & credits; ability to interpret complex financial concepts clearly.
• Excellent skills in general ledger reconciliation and technical accounting issues involving payroll or account reconciliation processes.
• Experience working with internal controls frameworks like SOX; familiarity with closely-held, family-owned business environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication abilities to prepare comprehensive reports for diverse stakeholders. Join us in this vital role where your expertise will directly impact our organization’s mission-driven success! We value energetic professionals who thrive on challenge and are eager to contribute their technical acumen toward meaningful goals in a collaborative environment.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Please specify your level of experience and qualification with QuickBooks Online:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Franklin, TN 37064

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000