Do you have experience rolling up your sleeves and managing the day-to-day operations of an experienced and enthusiastic Accounting Team? This is a fast-paced, challenging, but oh-so-rewarding opportunity to work for an organization with a 40-year history of providing compassionate care to Hospice patients. We are looking for an experienced financial leader who is agile and loves process improvement and implementation!

Why Big Bend Hospice?

Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.

Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires special people who have the spirit and commitment to provide compassionate care.

Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1983. We are a non-profit whose mission is “we inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.”

Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org, or visit us on Instagram, or Facebook.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
• Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
• Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
• Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
• Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
• Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Assistant Controller, you will lead, direct, and provide oversight of all aspects of the accounting functions of BBH, including, but not limited to:

• General Ledger
• Accounts payable
• Fixed assets
• Month-end processes
• Cash Receipts
• Payroll
• Cash forecasting
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• Capital Assets
• Trust Account reconciliation
• Fund Accounting
• Debt activity
• Revenue oversight including Accounts Receivable

Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles. Coordinate and complete annual audits. Provide recommendations and improve systems and procedures. Initiate coaching and corrective actions. Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy. Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions. Meet financial accounting objectives.

You will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to establish short- and long-term goals for the team. You will supervise two senior accountants, the payroll coordinator, the accounts payable specialist, and the accounting assistant.

Specific Knowledge needed to be successful in this role:

• Financial analysis
• GAPP, not-for-profit preferred
• Experience working with multiple intercompany entities.
• Experience managing a financial team.
• Financial statement review and preparation
• Experience with hands-on supervision and tracking of day-to-day accounting operations.
• Experience implementing the following processes: month-end, audit, payroll, cash, forecasting, capital asset management, reconciliations, accounts payable, and grants.

Education and Skills Required:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 or more years of experience as an Accounting Manager, or Financial Manager
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy

We Got the Perks

We are committed to taking care of our BBH team by providing competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes:

• Annual PTO and additional paid sick leave, usable after your first 90 days
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional optional benefits
• Up to 5% 403B match after 1 year of employment
• Employee recognition programs
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Join a Team that inspires hope!

Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tallahassee, FL 32308