Assistant Controller

Do you have the heart to serve others and make a lifelong impact? Picture Yourself At Gaudenzia as our Assistant Controller!

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Assistant Controller reports directly to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will assist in overseeing the overall fiscal operations of Gaudenzia Inc., Gaudenzia Foundation, and all related agencies. Duties include but are not limited to Supervising and ensuring accurate and timely work throughout the Fiscal department. This individual is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements, supervision of staff, preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Work is performed in accordance with GAAP and in conjunction with Gaudenzia’s policies and procedures. Employees are expected to exercise initiative, independent judgment and critical thinking in completing their duties.

Your responsibilities in this role may include

• Manage Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant.
• Assist in integration of Abila MIP accounting software, and ADP payroll processing software.
• Create and maintain excel templates to assist in accounting activities.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of all supervised departments.
• Ensures appropriate financial reporting procedures and controls to ensure timely and accurate flow of financial information.
• Assist in the development and implementation of agency financial policies throughout all entities.
• Coordinate annual independent audits to ensure timeliness and detailed accuracy of annual audited financial statements.
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Assist the Controller with financial matters of all Gaudenzia entities.
• Reconcile monthly inter-fund and general ledger balances.
• Conduct appropriate internal audits to maintain fiscal integrity and proper internal controls.
• Assist the Controller in the preparation of information for budgets and other information requested by funding agencies.
• Oversee and review daily cash flow analysis.
• Develop and review all corporate revenue and expense allocation procedures and calculations.
• Other duties as assigned by Controller.
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off Personal and Vacation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
• Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance from an accredited College or University is required.

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in accounting position with at least three (3) years supervisory experience.

• Substitutions Appropriate substitutions may be made for an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. (2) years experience = 1 year education and training.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge in all functions of the General Ledger and nonprofit audit requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Accounting, and all other related software.
• Knowledge of the accounting systems and software used by the agency.
• Ability to analyze and improve and automate workflow to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Ability to integrate ERP, EHR, and Payroll systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff when dealing in financial matters.
• Demonstrate analytical leadership and problem-solving skills in financial matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency staff, outside agencies, auditors and vendors.
• Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written.
• Ability to maintain a sophisticated record system, utilize time management and organize work.
• Ability to effectively lead and maintain quality work in the Fiscal department.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis
  
  
  

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission

Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support.

Our Operating Principles

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
• We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
• We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.
  
  
  

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!