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ABOUT HL7 INTERNATIONAL

HL7 International is a global, member-driven non-profit dedicated to advancing healthcare data interoperability. The organization is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an international Standards Development Organization (SDO). Our widely adopted standards and frameworks are the foundation of health information exchange worldwide, enabling data to be shared, accessed, and applied to improve health outcomes and system performance.

We are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation. Our strategic vision emphasizes brand recognition, revenue diversification and growth, and the ability to innovate in response to emerging healthcare challenges.

We seek a Controller who will ensure HL7’s financial systems, reporting, and internal controls fully support this strategic direction. The Controller will:

Strengthen financial stewardship across a complex, multi-entity nonprofit environment.
Deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting that supports decisionmaking at all levels.
Build and maintain robust accounting processes that promote clarity, accountability, and longterm sustainability.

As HL7 International’s Controller, you will bring the technical expertise, judgment, and commitment to excellence needed to ensure that our financial infrastructure remains strong, reliable, and aligned with the organization’s mission and global impact.

*This is a full-time, fully remote employee position, and HL7 is giving preference to candidates in Illinois, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, or Pennsylvania. 

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with HL7’s ELT to align financial strategy with mission and goals; develop financial policies and procedures; conduct forecasting, modeling, program, and investment financial impact analysis.
- Prepare and manage annual budget; assist in the preparation of grant budgets; monitor performance vs budget; prepare cash flow forecasts for HL7, FHIR Accelerators, and BPM Catalyst, and make recommendations to make sure the organization can meet its financial obligations and operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal, state, and local nonprofit rules (501(c)(3)/(c)(6)), tax filing and reporting requirements for HL7, HL7 Foundation, the Accelerators, and managed communities of practice, DOL compliance retirement testing, workers’ comp audit, and coordinate annual audits with external auditors. Address audit findings when applicable.
- Oversee education, membership, grant and fund accounting, restricted donations, monthly allocation and spending per grant and budget line item; collaborate with program managers on grant budgets and contract pricing.
- Own internal controls, risk management, insurance coverage, and implementation of new accounting software.
- Manage multientity financials; reconcile interentity transactions between HL7 & foundations; manage financials for all HL7 sources of revenue, including Education programs and memberships, Accelerators and BPM Catalyst; define unit of service/pricing quarterly.
- Serve as primary presenter of monthly financial pack to Board/Treasurer; coordinate external CPA engagements as needed; act as investments portfolio manager (policy, oversight — execution requires dual signoff by COO).
- Approve vendor master changes, payroll bank changes, payroll allocations posting review, and journal entries above materiality thresholds; review and sign reconciliations and monthend close; ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions; supervise and mentor Accountant.
- Coordinate financial payments and reports for the European office.
- Foster a culture of financial accountability and transparency within the organization; develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and prevent fraud; conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with financial policies.

Requirements

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred; candidates with equivalent credentials and deep nonprofit accounting expertise will be considered.
- Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent specialized experience.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role within a nonprofit or multientity organization.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams, fostering accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to design, implement, and strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and operational processes that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
- Experience managing complex budgets, multientity consolidations, grant accounting, and restricted funds, ideally in organizations with diverse revenue streams.
- Strong collaborator with the ability to partner effectively across functions, communicate financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders, and support executive decisionmaking.
- Track record of working with nonprofit Boards and Board committees, including preparing and presenting financial reports and analyses.
- Handson experience with financial system upgrades or transitions.