Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

The Corporate Controller reports to the CFO and is responsible for oversight of all financial management, accounting and financial reporting activities. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, taxes, budgeting, financial analysis, audits as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The Controller will ensure that Marin Community Clinics (MCC) has the systems and procedures in place to support the financial operations and conduct clean audits.

• Oversees the activities for the disbursement department ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payables, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, and payroll processing and cash control.
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the year end budgeting process and financial forecasts (when necessary) and maintains the subsequent monthly budget to actual reporting.
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents accurate and timely financial reports; clearly communicates monthly and annual statements to department heads and management.
• Constantly improves efficiencies in accounting.
• Manages and coordinates external audits while maintaining good relationships and ensuring passage of audits. Acts as primary liaison on annual financial audit.
• Manages disbursements of payroll including garnishments, benefits and taxes to 450+ employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Prepares and coordinates annual tax return with internal staff and outside tax professionals.
• Analyzes new accounting pronouncements and provides technical expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, mentors, trains and retains a diverse accounting team. Develops their professional and financial skills in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels and participating in recruitment.
• Manage employee performance, effectively communicate expectations and goals and provide performance feedback and evaluation in a thorough and timely manner.
• Complete time and attendance requirements for team, approving timesheets, time off requests, and ensure accurate and timely completion for payroll.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment by upholding MCC’s policies and procedures.

Education:  

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university is required.

Active California CPA designation with not-for-profit accounting accounting preferred.

Experience: 

• 10+ years in progressively responsible accounting and financial leadership roles. 
• Minimum 10 years experience in managing an accounting group and in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, payroll, taxes and financial data analysis.
• Experience in complete budget cycle from budget development to tracking and reporting budget vs actual variances.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Experienced and skilled in reconciliations and creating Excel financial models.
• Previous experience as a Controller preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and understanding of GAAP including strong balance sheet and reconciliation skillset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a working manager, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, able to handle pressure well, be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Advanced to expert level user of MS Excel. Strong knowledge of ADP, budgeting systems and ERP systems.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, Grant recognition and accounting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll and accounting for investments.
• Leadership, project management, changes management and mentoring skills.
• Superior analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, strategic team player with integrity and ethical standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Use of mouse, keyboard and headset.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Covid-19 and Booster Vaccinations requirements: 

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including "health-care" required boosters as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted before the first day of employment. If you completed your primary series early boosters, but have not received the most recent booster, you will be required to get the most recent booster and mask until competed if hired.

Benefits Information:

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

MCC is an equal opportunity employer.  We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.