Financial Controller

Position Overview

The Financial Controller leads Benson House, Inc.’s accounting operations and financial reporting for a multimillion-dollar nonprofit organization providing residential services. This hands-on leadership role safeguards organizational resources, provides reliable financial information, and supports services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple homes and programs. The Controller partners with executive leadership, operations, and Human Resources to strengthen financial controls, monitor costs, and support sustainable growth. Advancement to Director of Finance and potentially Chief Financial Officer may be available based on demonstrated performance, leadership capability, and organizational needs.

Essential Functions

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Lead the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit accounting standards.
• Review journal entries, accruals, account balances, revenue recognition, and expense classifications; resolve discrepancies and maintain complete documentation.
• Produce financial results by home, region, and program, including budget variances, labor costs, and explanations of significant changes.

Revenue Billing and Collections

• Oversee regional-center and other payer billing, reconcile service records and authorized rates to invoices and receipts, and coordinate corrections with operations.
• Monitor receivable aging, denied or disputed billings, collections, and revenue adjustments; escalate material issues to executive leadership.
• Maintain documentation supporting funding agreements, restricted funds when applicable, and required financial reports.

Budgeting Cash Flow and Financial Planning

• Lead annual budget preparation with executive and operational leaders; maintain forecasts and recommend responses to material variances.
• Monitor cash balances, expected receipts, payment obligations, and reserve needs; prepare cash- flow projections and identify potential shortfalls.
• Evaluate staffing costs, overtime, occupancy, reimbursement rates, and operating expenses to support decisions about home and program performance.
• Prepare financial analyses for new homes, program expansion, major purchases, and other proposed commitments; communicate assumptions and risks.

Internal Controls Audit and Compliance

• Establish and maintain approval procedures, separation of duties, reconciliation controls, and secure handling of financial records and assets.
• Coordinate external audits, tax-return preparation, and required financial filings with independent accountants and executive leadership.
• Maintain audit-ready records and supporting schedules; address audit findings and track corrective actions.
• Oversee financial compliance with applicable funding and contract requirements; coordinate grant reporting and Single Audit support when applicable.
• Identify unusual transactions, control weaknesses, and financial risks; promptly report concerns and recommend corrective measures.

Payroll and Human Resources Coordination

• Partner with HR and payroll staff to reconcile payroll, benefits, deductions, employer liabilities, and accounting entries.
• Review payroll-related financial reports and labor allocations; coordinate correction of discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.

Team Leadership Systems and Communication

• Supervise assigned accounting and finance staff; establish responsibilities, review work, provide coaching, and address performance concerns with HR.
• Document accounting procedures, improve reporting and workflows, and strengthen integration between accounting, billing, and payroll systems.
• Present financial information to executive leadership and, as assigned, the Board of Directors; explain results in clear, practical terms.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and organizational needs.

Supervisory Requirements

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Supervises accounting and finance personnel assigned to the position. Exercises independent judgment within delegated authority and follows established approval limits for expenditures, financial commitments, and personnel actions.

Experience

• At least eight years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least three years as a Controller or comparable accounting leader.
• Experience overseeing accounting for a multimillion-dollar organization or an organization with comparable operational complexity.
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, internal controls, and external audits.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and working in a multi-location or multi-program environment.
• Preferred: Residential services, developmental-disability services, healthcare, or other government-funded service experience; familiarity with regional-center billing.

Education Licenses and Certifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

Strongly Preferred: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is also desirable.

Required: Ability to meet applicable job-related background clearance requirements. If assigned to drive on company business, maintain a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and required insurance when using a personal vehicle.

Core Competencies

Financial Expertise and Judgment

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting and GAAP; advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and payroll reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze detailed financial information, identify errors and trends, and make supported recommendations. Leadership Professionalism and Communication
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
• Communicates effectively with accounting staff, HR, operations, executives, auditors, and other business partners.
• Prioritizes competing deadlines and develops staff while supporting Benson House’s mission and responsible stewardship.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office using computers and standard office equipment. Occasional visits to residential homes, training locations, banks, or other business locations may be required. Additional availability may be necessary during payroll deadlines, close cycles, budgeting, and audits.

Description of Employee Job Duties

Physical Demands

Perform prolonged computer and desk work; access files and office equipment; communicate financial information; and move within offices and between business locations as needed. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

ACTIVITY Up to Hours per Day

Activity Under 1 hour 1–3 hours 3–6 hours 6–8 hours

Sitting or

workstation tasks

Walking

Standing

Bending or reaching for files

Squatting or

kneeling

Twisting at waist

Simple grasping

and document

handling

Keyboarding and mouse use

Estimated activity ranges describe a typical workday, may overlap, and vary by assignment. Squatting or kneeling is infrequent and may be avoided through workspace adjustments. Workstation position may be adjusted as appropriate.

Daily Lifting and Carrying Requirements

Weight Rarely Occasionally Frequently

0–10 lbs. office materials

11–25 lbs. boxes or equipment

Lifting over 25 lbs. is not a routine requirement. Assistance or equipment should be used for heavier items.

Consumer lifting, transfers, and physical crisis-intervention holds are not assigned functions of this position.

Driving Occasional business travel if assigned.

Uneven ground Occasional exposure during site visits.

Noise Typical office noise; variable noise during residential site visits.

Pay Rate: Depending on Experience

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person