Job Description
Job Description
Controller
Join Trellis Supportive Care and Lead with Purpose
Are you a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a mission-driven healthcare environment? Trellis Supportive Care is seeking an experienced Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting, budgeting, billing, and collections functions of the Agency while partnering closely with the Director of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure sound fiscal stewardship of our resources. This is an opportunity to combine financial expertise with meaningful impact—supporting compassionate hospice and supportive care services in our community.
Position Overview
The Controller provides leadership and oversight of all accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in financial planning, audit coordination, budget development, and performance analysis—while fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Month-End Close
- Lead monthly close process and produce accurate financial statements by the 12th business day
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
- Oversee general ledger, bank reconciliations, payables, and accounting systems
- Monitor operating results against budget and educate leadership on significant variances
- Recommend benchmarks for departmental financial performance
- Ensure timely vendor payments and discount capture
- Partner with the Director & CFO on maintaining accounting policies and procedures
- Manage development of the annual budget
Government Filings & Audit Oversight
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
- Oversee annual audit and serve as liaison to external auditors
- Coordinate preparation and filing of Form 990 and Medicare Cost Reports
- Assist with Medicare CAP reports, CON filings, and annual license renewals
- Ensure timely state sales tax reporting and receivable tracking
Financial Performance & Operational Efficiency
- Plan and monitor capital and operational expenditures
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve departmental efficiencies
- Research vendors and obtain quotes for purchases over $500
- Analyze financial impact of strategic decisions and long-term planning
- Manage staffing productivity benchmarks and overtime costs
Leadership & Team Management
- Inspire and empower accounting staff to meet agency goals
- Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate team members
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations
- Ensure HR documentation is completed accurately and timely
- Serve as liaison to Board Committees as requested
- Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassion
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant accounting experience
- Healthcare accounting experience strongly preferred
- Prior supervisory experience required
What You’ll Bring
- Strategic financial insight balanced with operational execution
- A passion for mission-driven healthcare
- A commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence
- The ability to lead with both professionalism and compassion
Our Values
At Trellis Supportive Care, we live our Standards for Excellence every day:
- Respecting privacy and confidentiality
- Practicing financial responsibility
- Communicating with courtesy and compassion
- Embracing diversity and dignity for all
- Acting with empathy and professionalism
If you’re ready to showcase your financial leadership in a role where your work truly matters, apply now and join our dedicated team!
***Trellis Supportive Care offers an exceptional Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, & Retirement Plan***
For more information, please contact: Charlotte Akers, Talent Acquisition Manager with Trellis Supportive Care
***Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions considered)
***Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status
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