We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a nonprofit healthcare organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will lead the financial reporting and close process across multiple related entities while helping ensure accurate budgeting, compliance, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong senior-level accounting leadership, comfort working in a multi-entity environment, and the ability to partner with internal teams and external advisors in a complex healthcare setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle and oversee the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements for numerous related entities.<br>• Produce consolidated reporting across multiple tax entities and review results to ensure completeness, consistency, and proper presentation.<br>• Manage organization-wide budgeting and forecasting activities, supporting leadership with financial insight and planning guidance.<br>• Oversee relationships with banking partners, outside advisors, contract providers, and vendors to support sound financial operations.<br>• Maintain accountability for the integrity of accounting records and financial outputs within Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.<br>• Coordinate intercompany accounting activities and ensure transactions between affiliated entities are recorded and reconciled appropriately.<br>• Partner with accounting staff and finance leadership to review compiled data, resolve discrepancies, and finalize monthly reporting packages.<br>• Support financial processes tied to healthcare reimbursement, including environments influenced by Medicaid, Medicare, and nonprofit reporting requirements.<br>• Contribute to ongoing finance system and process initiatives, including newer platforms used for payroll, procurement, and billing operations.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations and maintain the accuracy of financial reporting for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This position plays a central role in overseeing close activities, strengthening ledger integrity, and supporting audit readiness across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge along with the ability to guide day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are prepared accurately and on time.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing entries, monitoring balances, and maintaining the integrity of accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and period-end adjustments.</p><p>• Manage account reconciliations by investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit preparation.</p><p>• Supervise key transactional functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to promote accurate and efficient processing.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and reporting outputs to identify issues, improve controls, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with accounting policies and ensure consistent financial practices.</p>