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Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.\r\nWhy work with us?\r\nWe are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.\r\nWe offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.\r\nOur employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!\r\nJob Title: Assistant Controller\r\nDepartment: Administrative\r\nReports To: Director of Finance\r\nWork Type: Hybrid\r\nClassification: Exempt\r\nLanguage Differential: Ineligible\r\nSummary\r\nThe Assistant Controller supports the financial integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness of the organization by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and GAAP compliant financial reporting, supporting audits and cost reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This role is critical in maintaining compliance with HRSA, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and healthcare-specific accounting requirements while enabling leadership with timely, reliable financial insights.\r\nEssential Job Duties\r\nOversee general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes\r\nManage end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant compensation for all employees, including review of payroll calculations, tax withholdings, deductions, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations\r\nEnsure accurate recording of revenue, grants, payroll, benefits, and inter-departmental allocations\r\nReview balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner\r\nProvide support, review, and provide feedback on the monthly and annual financial statements\r\nSupport management reporting, dashboards, and variance analysis\r\nEnsure compliance with GAAP and healthcare accounting standards\r\nSupport HRSA grant accounting, allowable cost tracking, and reporting requirements\r\nMonitor compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and internal financial policies\r\nAssist with preparation of Uniform Data System (UDS) financial components\r\nSupport Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and related reconciliations\r\nServe as key support for annual financial audits, single audits, and HRSA site visits\r\nLead annual 401(k) audit, census preparation, and review, working with external consultants and auditors to finalize draft 5500 form and annual 401(k) financial statements\r\nCoordinate with cross-functional departments to compile required documentation for annual filings and support management review of IRS Form 990 prior to board approval.\r\nMaintain documentation to support internal controls and audit readiness\r\nAssist in designing, documenting, and maintaining strong internal controls\r\nIdentify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements\r\nSupport system enhancements and automation efforts\r\nDevelop, mentor, and provide guidance/oversight to accounting staff as assigned, including timely feedback and annual reviews\r\nConsistently provides effective and timely communication to the Director of Finance regarding month-end activities and projects\r\nPartner with HR, Operations, Grants, and Clinical Leadership on financial matters\r\nWrite, update, and develop financial policies and procedures\r\nServe as a backup to the Director of Finance as needed\r\nPerforms other duties as assigned\r\nQualifications\r\nEducation and/or Experience\r\nBachelor's degree in accounting or finance required\r\n5+ years of progressive accounting experience (healthcare or nonprofit preferred)\r\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required\r\nExperience supporting audits and financial close cycles required\r\n3+ years management experience required\r\nCPA or CPA-eligible preferred\r\nExperience in an FQHC, nonprofit healthcare, or grant-funded environment preferred\r\nFamiliarity with HRSA, UDS, Medicare/Medicaid cost reporting preferred\r\nExperience with healthcare EHR/financial systems and payroll integration preferred\r\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\r\nCommunicates financial information effectively to non-finance staff\r\nMaintains confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel data\r\nAbility to analyze complex financial and grant data\r\nIntermediate to advanced proficiency of ERP systems and Excel\r\nIntermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\r\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\r\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.\r\nCritical thinker who solves problems and makes sound decisions\r\nWORKING CONDITIONS\r\nMust have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally for meetings and events, when required\r\nRegularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time\r\nFrequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees\r\nOccasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds\r\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate\r\nNeighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position specific credentialing or licensure requirements.\r\nNeighborhood Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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