Controller – Healthcare Client (Consultant – Temporary Position)

Location: White Plains, NY

Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:30, M-F

Hourly Rate: $60-70/hr

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Temporary Controller for our administrative office. The Controller will provide day-to-day management of the finance, accounting, purchasing, and revenue functions and their teams. This position assists our multi-site healthcare operation, works with the CFO on budgets, grants, and other projects while supervising accounting, billing, and payroll departments.

Financial Operations Responsibilities

• Supervise all financial functions, including accounting, payroll, revenue analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets, fixed assets, cash management, financial planning, banking relationships, purchasing, investments, and required reporting
• Coordinate the development of operating, foundation, capital, and grant budgets
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly financial and operational reports including Income and Expense, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Analysis, and Departmental Expense Reports
• Prepare analyses of regular monthly reports focusing on variance analysis, projections, recommendations for correction, and solutions to prevent recurrence
• Guide documentation of financial activities and preparation of annual audits by independent Auditor
• Document business and financial plans for funding agencies
• Assist the CFO in financial modeling and development of project plans for new grants, sites, and initiatives
• Coordinate budgets for all new ventures and future programs
• Control Cash Management including Projections, follow up on AIR Collections and Cash Disbursements

Management Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and their teams effectively
• Foster a sense of team and community through adaptable and flexible leadership
• Delegate responsibilities fairly and equitably
• Provide day-to-day management of monthly deliverables
• Deliver continuous developmental feedback to staff including annual performance evaluations
• Work closely with the CFO to establish, implement, and monitor annual benchmarks aligned with organizational vision and business goals
• Oversee training and development of staff to improve quality and efficient work practices
• Direct and manage financial department personnel including goal setting, development, progress reviews, and remuneration
• Meet ongoing deadlines consistently

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; Bachelor’s degree required
• Certifications: CPA would be a plus
• Experience:
• 8-10 years in finance, accounting, and related fields + leadership experience
• Financial modeling and budgeting experience
• Healthcare finance knowledge preferred
• Skills:
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
• Exceptional financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of financial systems; proficiency with various financial reporting tools
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high accountability healthcare environment
• Outcome-focused approach with understanding of organizational requirements