Controller

Company Description

Frontida, Inc. operates assisted living homes across Wisconsin with a mission to build trust through its core values: Tell the Truth, Work Hard, Follow the Rules, Love Others, and Have Fun. Caring for more than 250 residents, the organization is deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment. Families trust Frontida to provide compassionate, high-quality care, offering them peace of mind. By addressing challenges with dedication and problem-solving, Frontida ensures that residents enjoy a fulfilling life. They attribute their success to their unwavering focus on trust.

Role Description

The Controller will lead the financial operations of a small private assisted living company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and insightful reporting to support strategic decisions. This role is hands-on and will combine leadership, accounting, budgeting, and operational finance, finance reporting, in a regulated senior living environment. This role also has oversight of community Business Office Managers where appropriate. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 
• A minimum of five years of similar experience. 
• Experience in Private Equity, preferably including; acquisitions, integrations, and consolidations. 
• Background in healthcare or senior living operations preferred. 
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Reach Reporting, Concur, Expensify, Excel, and Paylocity. 
• Strong understanding of Medicaid billing and senior care reimbursement models. 
• Proven ability to lead system conversions and implement SOPs. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. 

DUTIES: 

The Controller will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to: 

Accounting & Financial Management 

• Manage the general ledger and month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis across multiple entities. 
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP. 
• Oversee intercompany invoicing, transfers, and eliminations. 
• Create comprehensive financial reports and analysis using Excel, Reach KPI charts and graphs. 
• Lead annual cost build (budgeting and cost planning) and year-end financial close processes. 
• Collect, process commission statements, expense allocations, and department-level reporting. 
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives. 

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management 

• Oversee AP and AR cycles to ensure timely payments, collections, and accurate records. 
• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity to support operations. 
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions. 
• Support purchasing controls, vendor relations, and internal procurement approvals. 
• Supervise Medicaid billing, collections, and reconciliations with operational teams. 
• Monitor and optimize working capital. 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis 

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts with community input and with appropriate departments. 
• Analyze budget performance and provide variance reports and cost-improvement recommendations. 
• Conduct margin, occupancy, and cost-per-resident analyses. 
• Provide financial insights and projections to support strategic planning at both property and portfolio levels. 

System Oversight & Process Improvement 

• Manage and optimize the use of accounting and payroll systems (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Excel, Paylocity). 
• Lead or support system conversions, integrations, and data migrations. 
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient, documented financial workflows. 
• Support data exports, cross-platform reporting, and system accuracy across accounting and billing tools. 
• Create comprehensive financial reports and analysis using Excel, Reach, KPI charts and graphs 

Compliance, Controls & Audit 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Medicaid financial regulations. 
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting integrity. 
• Coordinate and manage external audits, including audit schedules, documentation, and corrective actions. 
• Prepare and file regulatory and tax reports as required. 
• Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and update policies accordingly. 

Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead, train, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and accountability. 
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new accounting staff. 
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance department. 

Other 

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

BENEFITS: 

• Comprehensive benefits including Health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.