Interim Controller - Prescott, AZ

Overview

Interim Controller for a nonprofit healthcare organization. This is a full-time, hands-on interim engagement focused on day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Schedule & Work Setting

• Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Work setting: Corporate accounting and finance department for a multi-site nonprofit provider organization
• On-site/remote: Remote (on-site preferred; open to a remote support arrangement for the right candidate)
• Patient-facing responsibilities: None (corporate finance and accounting role)
• Department/team: Small accounting team; oversees accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) staff directly
• Travel: Occasional local travel within the community as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Own the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including:
  • Accounts payable (AP)
  • Accounts receivable (AR)
  • General ledger maintenance
• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP and AR staff, including setting priorities and reviewing work
• Develop and manage budgets, produce forecasts, and support financial planning and analysis
• Maintain cost-center and program-level reporting across multiple sites
• Implement and maintain internal controls that safeguard assets, ensure accurate reporting, and prevent fraud
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory and funder requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors through the annual audit and implement resulting recommendations
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, and support the CFO with liquidity and financial planning
• Oversee tax filings and reporting to ensure accurate and timely submission
• Evaluate and improve financial processes and systems to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
• 5–7 years of accounting or finance experience (healthcare experience is not required)
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software, plus advanced Excel skills
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting financial information to non-financial audiences
• Must be able to provide or obtain an Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a driving record that meets organizational guidelines
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Employment is contingent on background checks, which may include fingerprint clearance, drug screening, criminal history, driving record, employment verification, education verification, and professional references

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance or accounting
• Hands-on experience with Sage financial systems
• Nonprofit healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience, including grant, funder, or program-level reporting
• Multi-site or multi-entity accounting experience
• Experience building or refining a cost accounting framework
• Familiarity with ERP implementations or financial system improvement projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Employment type: Full-time interim engagement (contract)

Location

• Professional administrative office supporting a multi-site nonprofit provider organization
• On-site preferred; remote support arrangement available for the right candidate

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer