Controller

Overview

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers throughout Central Indiana serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity of Aspire Indiana Health through effective accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and financial governance.

The Controller oversees the organization’s accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, financial close, financial reporting, audit preparation, reconciliations, fixed assets, and other assigned financial operations. The position establishes and maintains effective financial controls and ensures accounting practices are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

The Controller also provides financial oversight and independent review of payroll prior to final processing. Payroll administration remains within Team People, and the Payroll Coordinator does not report to the Controller. The Controller’s payroll responsibility is focused on financial accuracy, reconciliation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and final financial review.

The Controller reports to the SVP of Finance and maintains a functional partnership with the Chief People Officer specifically for payroll governance and pre-processing review.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, financial close, and audit preparation required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and applicable financial accounting standards required.
• Experience reviewing payroll from an accounting, reconciliation, compliance, or financial-control perspective required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify financial discrepancies, evaluate risk, and implement effective internal controls.
• Experience working collaboratively across functional areas.
• Healthcare and/or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a complex, multi-site, or highly regulated organization preferred.
• Experience with payroll accounting, payroll tax reconciliation, and payroll-related audits preferred.
• Experience with integrated financial, payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems preferred.

Licensure

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional accounting certification preferred but not required. 

Benefits

Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:  

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program 

*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees. 

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.