Assistant Controller
Location: New Haven County, Onsite
Compensation: $120,000-$140,000
Why This Opportunity
- Mission-driven impact: Be part of an organization making a real difference in underserved communities
- High visibility: Work directly with the Controller and CFO in a hands-on, strategic role
- Broad exposure: Gain experience across close, audit, cost reporting, grants, and nonprofit healthcare accounting
- Stability + growth: Join a well-established organization with continued expansion and strong leadership
About the Organization
This long-standing community healthcare organization has been serving multiple generations for over 50 years, providing accessible, high-quality medical and dental care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. With 20+ locations and a strong growth trajectory, the organization is known for its patient-centered approach, innovation, and commitment to equitable healthcare.
About the Role
This is a hands-on Assistant Controller position supporting the Controller and CFO in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, compliant financial reporting.
You’ll play a key role in the monthly close, audit, reporting, and healthcare-specific financial processes, while also acting as a backup across core accounting functions when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monthly close process, including preparation of operating statements and board reporting
- Assist with Medicare & Medicaid cost reports, including follow-ups and resubmissions
- Partner on the annual audit, coordinating with external auditors and internal teams
- Support preparation of financial reports, UDS schedules, and Form 990 support schedules
- Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules, including monthly entries
- Perform monthly cost allocations across departments and programs
- Manage prepaid and accrued expense reconciliations
- Analyze and report on billing write-offs
- Support cash management activities, including deposits and upload files
- Assist with American Express activity uploads and supporting documentation
- Serve as a backup across AP, AR, payroll, and grants functions as needed
- Participate in special projects and ongoing process improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior-level role
- Healthcare accounting experience is required
- Experience within nonprofit environments strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills and overall systems proficiency
- Experience with MIP or similar nonprofit accounting systems is a plus
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and partnering with leadership
The Ideal Fit
You’re someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment, enjoys rolling up your sleeves, and wants visibility into the bigger financial picture. You’re equally comfortable with the details and the “why” behind the numbers—and you’re looking for a role where your work directly supports community impact.
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