Clara Martin Center is a non-profit community mental health center located in central Vermont. We provide a variety of high quality behavioral health services to the residents of Orange County and surrounding towns, with offices located in Randolph, Bradford, Wilder, Chelsea, and East Randolph. We have the following position available:

As a Controller at the Clara Martin Center, you contribute to the overall financial strategic planning and execution of financial systems including forecasting, accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements that support the overall business strategy. You report directly to our CFO and are responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities.

This is how you approach your day. You

· Lead all aspects of accounting operations.

· Overseeing the monthly close process to issue timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Actively drive efficiency through automation and streamlining accounting processes.

· Identify areas of risk and implement mitigation strategies, including but not limited to team structure, workflow, cross-functional collaboration, and system and process changes.

· Cross-functional collaboration in building scalable processes to support change.

· Interact with and guide management team members regarding financial matters.

· Lead and maintain the relationship with accounting firms.

· Ensure tax compliance.

· Participate in key strategic initiatives and assist with other ad hoc projects.

· Support FP&A function and annual planning process by providing financial data, KPIs, and analysis of revenue and spending.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required with 5+ years of overall experience, including 2+ years of managerial experience preferably in a non-profit environment. CPA license preferred.

· Excellent management skills with the ability to lead and develop others.

· Problem-solving and decision-making capacity in a government reimbursed environment.

· Ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in multiple sites.

· Results-oriented and passionate about operational excellence.

· Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, facilitation skills, and negotiation skills.

· Demonstrated ability to adapt practices, processes, and techniques to changing priorities and issues and drive proactive, effective change leadership.

· Efficient time management, planning, and organizational skills including demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks.