Controller

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Because of our success and stability, GPHA has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits and perks to include medical, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid-time-off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match and a collaborative work environment.
We are presently seeking a full-time Controller at our Executive Offices.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree supplemented by courses in accounting with at least five years working experience, CPA preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity. Must have good leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience with accounting software MIP Abila and/or Electronic Health Record Systems Nextgen and Netsmart preferred. Knowledge of Third-Party Reimbursements a plus. Must be system oriented and have demonstrated planning, analytical, research, writing & oral communication skills.
Responsibilities include: Provide overall leadership role for the accounting unit of the Finance Department; Responsible for all the financial records and reports of the organization and its subsidiaries which include developing, implementing and monitoring of accounting policies and administering approved accounting procedures; Function as trustee of 401K plan; Promote GPHA's vision and mission to staff, patients and the public at large; Maintain confidentiality regarding patient/client and employee information; Ensure financial records accurately reflect the corporation's financial status; Ensure Corporation adheres to budgetary constraints of various contracts; Ensure appropriate use of Corporate resources; Ensure timely deposits of Corporation's funds to bank; Establish and maintain procedures, standards, and internal controls to ensure the optimum fiscal efficiency is achieved, that funds are adequately safeguarded, and financial matters are accurately reported; Oversee the activities of the accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly and other special reports as required; and, Interface with internal, external, and governmental audit agencies during audits to ensure adherence to the terms of various contractual agreements.
Responsible for maintaining all accounting records and journal entry books; Responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reports; Responsible for participating in and developing program budgets and justifications (330 Grant, HIV Grant, CODAAP and other programs); Responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Departments Policy and Procedures Manual.
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.