Controller

Warminster, PA
Finance /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Planned Parenthood Keystone (PPKey) serves 37 counties in Pennsylvania, home to over half of Pennsylvania residents. We have administrative offices in the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Warminster, and York. We operate 8 medical centers that serve over 30,000 patients annually and offer comprehensive sexuality education that reaches thousands of young adults.

Planned Parenthood Keystone is looking for individuals who are committed to supporting our shared goal of strengthening and enhancing our awareness and commitment to advancing the cause of racial & social justice in our organization.

Planned Parenthood Keystone is looking for a full-time, exempt Controller.

The Controller is responsible for directing, managing, and reporting the financial activities of the organization, overseeing day-to-day fiscal operations, and supervising Finance staff. The Controller is responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial statements and analyzes and interprets financial results.  Alongside the Chief Financial Officer, recommends tactical and strategic advances in financial policy, planning, and management. The Controller provides leadership to the organization through interdepartmental coordination and teamwork.

Essential Functions

    • Recruit, manage, and develop Finance staff.
    • Complete annual performance appraisals in accordance with HR guidelines.
    • Maintain written policies of all procedures to adhere to PPFA Elements of Performance (EOPs), audit standards, internal control standards, family council statutory requirements, and internal/external reporting requirements.
    • Maintain banking and investment relationships for routine services, resource management, asset transfers, and lines of credit.
    • Review/approve weekly payables batches and initiate related wire transfers, and ensure accurate posting of all subledgers to the general ledger.
    • Ensure that all centers are properly adhering to procedures around cash handling and reporting, including but not limited to: signature requirements, deposit verifications, and petty cash procedures.
    • Assist CFO with the management of agency cash flow by monitoring the timing of expenditures and lines of credit; reconciles cash transactions in Practice Management and Fundraising systems.
    • Review, approve, and post journal entries prepared by the Financial Analyst/Sr. Accountant.
    • Oversee regular review of the general ledger. This includes account reconciliations, general ledger structure and maintenance, and regular review of accounts to assure accuracy and detect/correct anomalies.
    • Prepare agency financial statements that are timely and accurate for both internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ensure compliance with financial management restrictions of funders and proper accounting treatment of restricted contributions.
    • Assist the CFO in leading the annual budget preparation.
    • Coordinate annual audits and agreed-upon procedures, ensuring on-time completion and delivery.
    • Prepare reporting to external agencies that is timely and accurate.
    • Oversee and coordinate quarterly CRQM audits.
    • Ensure timely and accurate tax filings are completed.
    • Communicate with the Director of Center Operations/Director of Health Services & Systems to communicate issues identified in various reconciliation processes for training and follow-up with centers and personnel. 
    • Participate in interdepartmental, interdisciplinary teams to improve and integrate centralized and distributed financial operations, with special attention to technical assistance and oversight of health centers. Alert the CFO as variances or issues arise.
    • Serve as an Ambassador for the organization to inspire support and connection with the mission and services provided by the affiliate.
    • Adhere to all HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
    • Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

    • Required:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in a related field, or equivalent experience.
    • 7 years of experience with progressive-related responsibility.
    • Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
    • Advanced computer skills, including competency in Microsoft Office software, affiliate email, Internet, patient management systems, and financial accounting software. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable work in a collaborative and multifaceted team environment.
    • Ability to write clear, persuasive, and informative reports, correspondence, and procedural instructions.
    • Ability to analyze and interpret concrete and abstract data, business and professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, and applicable government laws and regulations.
    • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    • Ability to organize, multi-task, and effectively function in a fast-paced environment to set and achieve short- and long-term goals.
    • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
    • Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
    • Willingness to travel and access to a reliable means of transportation.


    • Preferred:
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate
    • Experience in non-profit and/or healthcare accounting.

Values and Commitments

    • Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and conviction to health equity and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare 
    • Understanding of racism and commitment to racial & social justice 
    • Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics, bringing a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions 
    • Effective interactions and building of trust across diverse groups of people 
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate and hear effectively across differences and reflect and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn 
    • Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Successfully meeting the physical demands listed below is also an essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
    • Continuous ability to read, speak, hear, and see
    • Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
    • Infrequent exposure to outside weather, and heat or cold conditions.
    • Continuous exposure to moderate noise level
    • Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Salary and Benefits

    • Compensation for this position starts at $105,000/annually and goes up from there based on experience
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
    • Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability policy voluntary coverage options
    • 401 (k) Retirement plan with up to 2% employer match
    • Generous vacation, leave, and holiday benefits
Planned Parenthood is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender and gender expression/identity, age, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values racial & social justice. We strongly encourage all persons to apply, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.