Assistant Business Controller- Finance (Onsite- Overland Park, KS)

Netsmart • Overland Park, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn’t just our aspiration, it’s our passion! For more than 50 years, we’ve been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute markets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.
As an Assistant Business Controller, you will act as a key financial liaison between internal teams—such as General Ledger, Revenue, and Contracts—and client-facing groups, including Sales and Client Alignment. This highly collaborative and operational role emphasizes financial analysis, data interpretation, and cross-functional communication. You will interact daily with clients and internal stakeholders to address financial inquiries, review contracts, conduct variance analysis, and support change requests. As you grow in the role, you will take on greater ownership of client communications and begin leading financial review meetings with business leaders. Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI is essential, as the role involves working with large data sets, building reports, and presenting actionable insights. A strong foundation in financial operations, accounting principles, and effective communication skills is key to success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• At least 3 years accounting and finance work experience including financial reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting
• High level of professionalism with internal and external clients
• Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across organizational functions and with diverse audiences
• All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• At least 1 year business controller work experience
• At least 1 year enterprise resources planning (ERP) platform such as Financial Force work experience
• At least 1 year software revenue recognition and accounting for multiple element arrangements work experience
• At least 1 year private and public accounting sector work experience; including “Big Four” firm audit

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting revenue, cash collections and other financial metrics for assigned region
• Partner with cross-functional teams including project management, billing and collections, relationship management, and sales to ensure accurate and timeline financial management
• Work with other controllers to set and drive the financial strategy for the region
• Assist with management of financial performance including bookings, revenue and cash collections
• Create ad hoc and update standard reporting to secure closure of financial issues and sales opportunities
• Provide input to the financial planning process
• Perform regional forecasting and provide variance analysis of results relative to forecast

Benefits

• Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
• Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.
• If you are located in a state which grants you the right to receive information on salary range, pay scale, description of benefits or other compensation for this position, please use this form to request details which you may be legally entitled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level