Assistant Controller - Behavioral Health

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller – Behavioral Health supports the Agency Controller in overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting for the agency’s Behavioral Health programs. This position provides leadership in grant and contract financial management, budgeting, billing, analysis, and funder reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Agency Controller in managing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.

• Ensures all contract related expenditures align with approved budgets and funding guidelines and proper recording, reconciliation, and reporting of Behavioral Health program revenues, liabilities, and receivables.

• Prepares, supervises and reviews journal entries. Reviews account reconciliations, allocations, and billings prepared by accounting staff.

• Oversees credit card review for coding, approval and compliance with agency credit card policies. Follows up with staff and managers on any issues.

• Maintains and enhances internal controls over accounting processes and Behavioral Health revenue cycle.

• Serves as primary financial liaison with funders; interpret compliance rules and communicate financial obligations to leadership.

• Monitors contract performance through return analysis, utilization trends, and budget-to-actual performance.

• Provides guidance and technical support to accounting staff; serves as point of escalation for complex issues.

• Trains and advises program managers on budget management, allowable costs, and financial policy compliance.

• Maintains accurate financial records, schedules, and audit-ready documentation.

• Leads or supports process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within accounting operations.

• Prepares regular and ad hoc financial reports for leadership, funders, auditors, and program managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, required.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including grants or contract-based funding, required.

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, medical billing, or insurance billing preferred.

• Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.

• Experience in contract billing and preparation of budgets is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting principles.

• Advanced Excel and proficiency with accounting/EHR systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High degree of initiative, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

• Ability to be self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail-oriented.

• Willingness to take on new responsibilities.

• Ability to be self-directed and represent the agency in a professional manner.