Senior Controller - Presbyterian Homes & Services

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Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Controller to join our team at the Home Office in Roseville, MN. 

The Senior Controller is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities, including budget management, financial analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting for assigned sites and business lines. The individual will ensure that Presbyterian Homes and Services has the systems and procedures to support effective program implementation and audit processes. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance and may manage and mentor the delegated members of the finance team.

Responsibilities

The Senior Controller will work closely with leaders to educate and explore how the finance function can support program operations by providing information, primarily financial, on activities that will assist management, its stakeholders, and other users in making educated decisions about the future. This position will support presentations to the board finance and audit committee and work closely with the executive leadership team and operations leadership team. In addition, they will partner with the CFO, senior leadership, and the human resources (HR) and information technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate finance, HR, and IT functions.

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Coordinate with supervisors of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy of general ledger integration.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Lead long-term financial planning and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets.
• Conduct and coordinate regular audits and assessments of financial processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate all external financial reporting including continuing disclosure requirements
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial institutions.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of Presbyterian Homes and Services Nonprofit’s financial status.
• Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
• Support the CFO in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees along with PHS Affiliate boards around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role, preferably in a similar industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on achieving results
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common computer programs
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies

About PHS

What Differentiates PHS

By prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is.As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.