Assistant Financial Controller Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Financial Controller - Full Time, Hybrid

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, amp; Authenticity!

As our Financial Controller, you will manage the day-to-day finance team operations. The Financial Controller will assist the CFO to continue building and managing effective and streamlined financial systems by ensuring integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the organization’s financial operations. This role manages accounting systems, financial reporting, internal control and compliance implementation, audit readiness and submissions, and payroll oversight. The Financial Controller will act as a right hand to the CFO and provide timely and accurate financial reports and cash flow reports.

Schedule

Full-time, flexible.

Hybrid (on-site + remote), offered after successful completion of introductory training period.

Pay

Up to $100,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $100 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities of a Financial Controller

• Responsible for preparation of daily cash report and 12-month cash flow projection for month end reporting to the CFO to assist in making cash flow management decisions.
• Ensure compliance of fiscal process, policies and procedures, and communication changes made to leadership and finance team.
• Responsible for management and reconciliation of General Ledger and Balance Sheet for month end reporting.
• Oversee finance team in month end financial reporting preparation and finalize report package and metrics for the CFO to review.
• Assist CFO in annual budget process and prepare any new program pro-forma budgets for CFO review.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the organization.
• Develop a close working relationship with Sr. Director of Revenue Cycle Management to provide interdepartmental communication and develop a month end evaluation of revenue to support month reporting package for CFO and COO.
• Review and prepare all payroll allocations and monitor grants and contracts for any staffing allocation changes required.
• Monitor grants and contracts to ensure spend down of all funds within the contract period.

Qualifications of a Financial Controller

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Finance.
• Proven effective leader with 5-8 years’ experience in financial management/accounting, audit, and compliance, ideally in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and guiding investment in people and systems; ability to lead and motivate others to achieve agreed-upon results in a team-oriented environment.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills, critical thinking, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills displayed in work output.
• Strong emotional intelligence; experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.