Commission Insurance Controller Jobs in Wisconsin

Description

POSITION: 

Controller

LOCATION:

Kenosha, Wisconsin

REPORTS TO: 

Chief Executive Officer 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Controller will lead the financial operations of a small private assisted living company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and insightful reporting to support strategic decisions. This role is hands-on and will combine leadership, accounting, budgeting, and operational finance, finance reporting, in a regulated senior living environment. This role also has oversight of community Business Office Managers where appropriate. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of five years of similar experience.
• Experience in Private Equity, preferably including; acquisitions, integrations, and consolidations.  
• Background in healthcare or senior living operations preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Reach Reporting, Concur, Expensify, Excel, and Paylocity.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid billing and senior care reimbursement models.
• Proven ability to lead system conversions and implement SOPs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

DUTIES:

The Controller will be responsible for the below job duties including but not limited to: 

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage the general ledger and month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee intercompany invoicing, transfers, and eliminations. 
• Create comprehensive financial reports and analysis using Excel, Reach KPI charts and graphs. 
• Lead annual cost build (budgeting and cost planning) and year-end financial close processes. 
• Collect, process commission statements, expense allocations, and department-level reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Oversee AP and AR cycles to ensure timely payments, collections, and accurate records.
• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity to support operations.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Support purchasing controls, vendor relations, and internal procurement approvals.
• Supervise Medicaid billing, collections, and reconciliations with operational teams.
• Monitor and optimize working capital.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts with community input and with appropriate departments.
• Analyze budget performance and provide variance reports and cost-improvement recommendations.
• Conduct margin, occupancy, and cost-per-resident analyses.
• Provide financial insights and projections to support strategic planning at both property and portfolio levels.

System Oversight & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimize the use of accounting and payroll systems (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Excel, Paylocity).
• Lead or support system conversions, integrations, and data migrations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient, documented financial workflows.
• Support data exports, cross-platform reporting, and system accuracy across accounting and billing tools.
• Create comprehensive financial reports and analysis using Excel, Reach, KPI charts and graphs

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Medicaid financial regulations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting integrity.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, including audit schedules, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and file regulatory and tax reports as required.
• Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and update policies accordingly.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new accounting staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits including Health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k. 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to regularly sit, occasionally required to kneel, crouch, and stand.
• Occasional twisting and reaching above or below shoulder height. 
• Occasionally push or pull office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Full-time, exempt position based in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
• Hybrid flexibility may be considered.
• Occasional travel between facilities for audits or financial reviews.

In addition to my duties as outlined above, this position must uphold Frontida's values in day-to-day activities:  

• Tell the Truth
• Work Hard
• Follow the Rules
• Love Others
• Have Fun