Associate Controller

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Finance & AccountingController

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Finance & AccountingController

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is seeking an experienced Associate Controller to join our Finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, grants accounting, audit support, treasury activities, internal controls, and month-end/year-end close processes for a mission-driven healthcare organization. The Associate Controller serves as a key business partner to Finance leadership, supervises accounting staff, ensures compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, HRSA requirements, and federal grant regulations, and acts as the Controller's designee when needed.

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and grants accounting.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Prepare and review financial statements, analyses, and reporting packages.
Support grant compliance, financial reporting, and reimbursement activities.
Assist with annual audits, Single Audits, Form 990 reporting, and regulatory filings.
Maintain strong internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
Support treasury management, cash forecasting, and banking activities.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Support optimization of NetSuite and other financial systems.

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree preferred.
Active CPA license required.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience supporting or leading annual financial statement audits.
Strong experience with GAAP financial reporting, audits, month-end close, and internal controls.
Nonprofit accounting and grants management experience required.
FQHC, healthcare, public accounting, and federal grant experience strongly preferred.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred.