Controller

This role is located on our main residential campus in the Welcome Center (6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN) and is based fully on-site.

• Oversees the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with organizational policies
• Oversees and ensures the timely and accurate completion of the month-end and year-end close processes
• Leads the accounting and revenue cycle teams through direct management of department leaders, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and team development
• Assists with and coordinates the annual budgeting process across programs and departments
• Prepares timely and accurate financial statements and reports for the CFO and leadership on a monthly basis
• Prepares and submits required financial reports to external entities, including regulatory agencies and auditors
• Leads and coordinates the annual financial audit and supports other audits or reviews as needed
• Coordinates and prepares data required for annual cost reports, including Medicaid and other applicable funding sources
• Monitors and analyzes financial and statistical data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Provides financial projections, insights, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to financial operations
• Stays current on regulatory and accounting standard changes impacting the organization
• Develops and delivers financial training and guidance to managers and operational leaders
• Reviews and audits accounting processes and data to ensure accuracy and strengthen internal controls
• Partners with the CFO on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and financial planning activities
• Evaluates and improves accounting systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Participates in organizational committees or cross-functional teams, as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational information in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Supports quality and compliance initiatives, including identifying issues, reporting concerns, and implementing improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including oversight of managers or supervisors required
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-entity environments preferred
• Ability to think critically, analyze complex issues, and develop effective, data-driven solutions
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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