Our Client, La Familia Health in Santa Fe, NM, has retained our services to manage the recruitment of a Controller to join their team.
Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to welcome you to this mission-driven organization.
The Organization
La Familia Health’s mission is to help every patient lead a healthy, productive life through personalized and compassionate care. The company prides itself on its inclusive and supportive environment, where its dedicated team works collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of its community.
La Familia has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Santa Fe since 1972, providing comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and support services to everyone in our community, regardless of income or insurance status. La Familia operates four state-of-the-art locations and serves over 15,000 individuals annually, ensuring access to high-quality healthcare for all.
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Job Type: Full-time
Work Type/Travel: This position requires in-person attendance; remote work is not an option. Relocation is required prior to start date. May require travel or assignment to other clinic sites.
Salary Range: $80,000 - 95,000
Position Overview
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller oversees financial operations, supervises accounting staff, and ensures compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and regulatory standards. The Controller plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Delivering financial insights to management through account analysis and preparation of accrual-based financial statements, including budget comparisons and performance metrics.
- Overseeing monthly budget reporting and supporting department leaders in expense planning and variance analysis.
- Managing month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Conducting cost analyses and identifying financial trends and variances.
- Collaborating with department managers on strategic and operational planning to meet program objectives.
- Administering vendor/service provider contracts to ensure timely renewals, accurate invoicing, and compliance with deliverables.
- Ensuring robust compliance processes are in place and proactively identifying risks or shortfalls.
- Supervising the preparation and review of balance sheet accounts and bank reconciliations.
- Driving process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
- Leading the development of organization-wide and departmental budgets and financial forecasts.
- Implementing cost controls across clinics and departments in coordination with leadership.
- Maintaining the chart of accounts and general ledger, ensuring consistency and integrity.
- Compiling and analyzing financial data using fund accounting systems, EMRs, and reporting tools.
- Verifying the accuracy of financial reporting data and conducting quality control checks.
- Managing cash receipt processes and general ledger postings.
- Coordinating the annual audit process and preparing documentation for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Supporting the preparation of the Medicare Cost Report and IRS Form 990.
- Supervising payroll operations and managing payroll-related functions.
- Authorizing procurement processes in compliance with funding contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of ten (10) years of job-related experience.
- Recent healthcare or non-profit accounting experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Maintains current knowledge of policies and requirements relating to the financial management of Federally Qualified Health Centers.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in continuing education or seminars related to job responsibilities.
- Maintains positive and accountable working relationships with all LFMC staff, vendors, and suppliers.
- Supervising staff in alignment with LFMC policies, workplace laws, and leadership expectations.
- Collaborating across departments to support organizational goals and foster a positive work environment.
- Leading employees to meet performance and continuous quality improvement standards.
- Providing effective feedback, recognition, and corrective action with support from Human Resources.
- Directly supervising the Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Payroll Specialist.
- Communicating organizational updates through department meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and regular interpersonal communication.
- Ensuring staff are informed of policy and procedure changes and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Completing LFMC training and staying informed of compliance and legal expectations affecting the department.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and a willingness to work the hours necessary to meet established deadlines.
- Proficiency in using financial and business computer applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and MIP accounting software.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and government regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, policies, and correspondence.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and presentation of financial work products.
- Capable of multitasking, meeting deadlines, and working independently or under supervision.
NOTE: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
BENEFITS
- Four (4) weeks of annual leave
- Up to two (2) weeks of sick leave
- Up to one (1) week of continuing education leave
- Eight (8) paid holidays and four (4) days for personal leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for staff and eligible family members
- Paid term life insurance
- Paid Short Term Disability
- Optional Life Insurance
- Critical Care
- Medical and Dependent Care Expense Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) retirement savings plan (eligible for company match after 12 months of employment)
La Familia offers opportunities for employment in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health education, and other support services. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- non profit: 1 year (Preferred)
- accounting: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Fe, NM 87501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
