Deputy Director, Assistant Controller

Job Title: Deputy Director, Assistant Controller

Location: Bethesda, MD

Reports To: AVP, Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

About NACHC:

Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is the national membership organization for the nation's federally qualified health centers (also known as FQHCs or Community Health Centers). Health centers are nonprofit, community-directed health clinics that provide access to high-quality, culturally competent, and comprehensive care to people living in medically underserved areas. NACHC strengthens the health center movement through advocacy, training, technical assistance, and clinical and operations support. NACHC is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Deputy Director, Assistant Controller to ensure the accuracy of our general ledger system through timely and accurate reconciliation. This role involves supervising a team while maintaining and enhancing financial processes within our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to bank and investment accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation, fixed assets, and temporarily restricted net assets.
• Prepare journal entries and analyze accounts for irregularities.
• Generate invoices for various grants and contracts and submit them to funders for reimbursement.
• Recommend updates or revisions to policies and procedures, and seek opportunities to enhance efficiencies.
• Supervises the work of the Manager, Senior Accountant, Manager, Data Entry and Specialist, Data Entry.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned to support the organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, with 5-7 years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit organization.
• Public accounting experience is beneficial.
• CPA certification is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting, and database software. Experience with Sage Intacct and iMIS is a plus
• Must possess excellent analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate financial information to vendors, members, and staff.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds at a variety of levels
• Self-motivated, must be able to work unsupervised when necessary

Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

Why Join NACHC?

At NACHC, you'll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organization.