Controller

Controller

• Salary Range: $132,000 - $198,000 annually based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado
• Status: full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: Monday - Friday

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. 

Role Overview:

Responsible for the accounting systems and processes, and overall internal control structure of the organization to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. This role plays a critical role in driving process-oriented solutions and fostering strong partnerships with organizational leaders to support the mission of the organization. This position will demonstrate a commitment and provide leadership for SummitStone Health Partner’s values by delivering visionary and operational leadership while fostering trust, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive environment.

Essential Duties: 

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, estimates, grant billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. 
• Own and continuously improve the organization’s system of internal controls, ensuring adherence to all financial best practices and requirements, including GAAP, grants, statutory and other contractual requirements.
• Work closely with Revenue Cycle Management to understand billing, collections, and reimbursements, ensuring efficient processes so that the accounting records accurately reflect these activities.
• Provide insight and reporting to leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants to ensure compliance and timely filing of financial statements and various tax returns.
• Stay current on industry, GAAP, statutory and taxation requirements and identify areas of opportunity and risk to the organization.
• Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and maintain industry best practices.
• Collaborate with department leaders across the organization to understand operational needs, support financial decision-making, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining, and terminating employees as appropriate. 
• Knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting required
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• More than ten years of experience in accounting or finance required, including at least three years in a leadership role required.
• Experience in a healthcare organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, CHFP, or CSAF designation(s) preferred
• Experience as a Senior Auditor or higher at a public accounting firm and/or expertise in Sage accounting software preferred. 
• Experience working with federal awards a plus.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred  

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application. At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. 

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. We need your help to make this vision a reality.  

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are. 

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents

• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions?  Please email us at [email protected]. 

 This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.