Corporate Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Corporate Controller (Part-Time)

Company: Well Child

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports To: CEO

Employment Type: Part-Time (Approximately 20 Hours Per Week)

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller plays a critical role in overseeing Well Child’s financial operations, planning, reporting, and risk management. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records, monitoring financial performance, developing budgets and forecasts, and providing financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.

Working collaboratively with the Business Office Manager and Accounts Receivable Manager, the Controller oversees the Company’s accounting functions, monitors revenue cycle performance, and keeps the CEO informed of the organization’s overall financial health.

Healthcare experience is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of medical practice operations, healthcare revenue cycle management, third-party reimbursement, and applicable Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

This is a hands-on position within a small finance department. The successful candidate must be comfortable performing accounting and financial analysis functions while providing oversight, guidance, and support to the existing finance team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review and finalize monthly financial statements prepared by the Business Office Manager.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial analyses of operating results.
• Present financial reports, trends, variances, and recommendations to the CEO.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improved financial management and operational efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly operating reports in collaboration with the Business Office Manager.
• Conduct special financial projects and analyses as requested by the CEO.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Develop, prepare, and maintain annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual financial performance against established budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Provide financial projections and recommendations to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Evaluate financial trends and identify potential risks and opportunities.

Healthcare Financial Operations & Revenue Cycle Management

• Monitor and analyze the company's revenue cycle, including billing, collections, reimbursements, and accounts receivable performance.
• Work closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager to evaluate revenue cycle effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve collections and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Maintain a working knowledge of medical practice billing operations and third-party payer reimbursement processes.
• Understand applicable Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement requirements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with TennCare Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and their reimbursement requirements, preferred.
• Utilize and interpret financial information from medical practice management and billing systems.

Accounting, Internal Controls & Compliance

• Oversee monthly and year-end accounting close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate financial audits and support applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accounting practices are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable financial reporting standards.

Tax Preparation & External Accounting Coordination

• Serve as a primary liaison with the Well Child’s external tax accountants.
• Collaborate with the Business Office Manager to prepare supporting schedules and workpapers for annual tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information and adjustments necessary for tax reporting.
• Demonstrate experience with accrual-to-cash tax conversions.

Team Collaboration & Financial Oversight

• Work closely with the Business Office Manager and Accounts Receivable Manager to ensure effective coordination of Well Child’s financial operations.
• Provide guidance and oversight to finance personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication with department personnel and leadership.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and efficiency across financial processes.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a Controller or in a comparable senior accounting leadership position.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated healthcare industry experience required.
• Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle management, including medical billing, claims processing, reimbursement, and collections.
• General knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Experience coordinating audits and working with external tax accountants.
• Experience with accrual-to-cash tax conversions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and financial reporting and budgeting software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with TennCare Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification.

Work Schedule & Position Expectations

• Part-time position averaging approximately 20 hours per week.
• Schedule may be flexible based on organizational needs and reporting deadlines.
• This is a hands-on role requiring direct involvement in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis.
• The Controller will work within a small finance department consisting of the Controller, Business Office Manager, and Accounts Receivable Manager.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced financial professional who understands the unique financial demands of operating a healthcare organization. This individual can move comfortably between strategic financial oversight and day-to-day accounting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of identifying financial trends, addressing operational challenges, and communicating meaningful financial information to executive leadership.

A strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management will be a significant factor in candidate selection.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person