Financial Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our financial operations with precision and strategic insight, ideally with experience in health care. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial planning and analysis to support growth and sustainability. You will safeguard the integrity of financial data, optimize cash management, and deliver comprehensive reports that inform decision making. This position suits a motivated professional capable of managing complex financial systems within a mission-driven environment. Prior experience with closely held, family-owned businesses is a plus. Location: Franklin, TN.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing using QuickBooks Online.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and other regulatory requirements relevant to nonprofit and governmental accounting sectors.
• Lead the preparation of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and regulatory reports.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to maintain the accuracy of financial data.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, cash management strategies, and account reconciliation processes to optimize liquidity.
• Supervise month-end and year-end closing procedures while upholding internal controls and audit requirements.
• Coordinate external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Develop budgets in collaboration with leadership teams; monitor variances and provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic planning.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls aligned with best practices for nonprofit and governmental organizations.
• Facilitate technical accounting projects involving complex transactions such as grants management, fund accounting, or other specialized reporting needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior bookkeeper, ideally with a background in health care, particularly in insurance claims processing.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance standards, and nonprofit or governmental accounting principles.
• Strong expertise in financial report writing, account reconciliation, balance sheet management, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; experience with financial management tools is essential.
• Demonstrated ability in cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Solid understanding of double entry bookkeeping including debits and credits; ability to interpret complex financial concepts clearly.
• Excellent skills in general ledger reconciliation and handling technical accounting issues involving payroll or account reconciliation processes.
• Experience working with internal controls frameworks like SOX; familiarity with closely-held, family-owned business environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills paired with effective communication to prepare comprehensive reports for diverse stakeholders.

Join us in this vital role where your expertise will directly impact our mission-driven success. We value energetic professionals who thrive on challenge and are eager to contribute their technical acumen toward meaningful goals in a collaborative environment.