Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Job purpose

To function as assistant to the Controller and aid with the day to day finance operations and management of accounting records.  To work with the Controller and CFO to assure accurate and compliant financial operations at Fair Haven Community Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will be engaged in the daily finance operations as assigned and will have a working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and grants administration functions in order to serve as a back-up if the related position requires assistance.  Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the management of the monthly close and operating statement issuance, as well as, compilation and issuance of the Board financials as determined by CFO.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for Controller and CFO review and any required follow-up or resubmissions.
• Assist the Controller with the FHCHC-selected audit firm with the annual audits; assist in coordination with all Finance department members to assure annual audits are completed timely and assist with preparation of annual reports as necessary.
• Assist with annual preparation of UDS financial schedules.
• Assist with preparation of the supporting schedules for the Form 990.
• Manage the upkeep of asset inventory and depreciation schedules, including monthly entries.
• Perform the monthly Administrative cost allocation to all programs/departments.
• Maintain the monthly Prepaid and Accrued Expense account reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly deposits of front desk cash for deposit by the Controller or CFO.
• Analyze and report on Billing Department monthly write-offs.
• Prepare monthly operating account cash upload file.
• Upload invoices and JVs to support the monthly American Express activity.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested by the Controller.
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, an advanced degree is highly preferred. 
• A minimum of five years of experience in a senior level accounting position is also required.
• The selected candidate will have: additional coursework in accounting/finance; computer proficiency with knowledge of word processing, Excel and database reporting and functional knowledge of MIP or other nonprofit accounting software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; impeccable analytical and organizational skills and the ability to work with senior management essential.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.