Controller

Oakland Community Health Network • Troy, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations within a complex public-sector behavioral health organization. This role is critical to ensuring sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The Controller will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, grants, and select facilities-related financial activities, while serving as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership.

A key focus of this role is building and sustaining a well-documented, high-performing finance function. The Controller will lead the development and refinement of departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows to promote consistency, accountability, and compliance. In partnership with leadership, the Controller will also advance staff training and development initiatives—including onboarding, cross-training, and ongoing professional growth—to strengthen team capability, support continuity, and enable succession planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in public-sector or healthcare settings
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP/GASB and public-sector funding rules
• Experience with financial systems, budgeting, audits, and grants management
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, banking, and financial systems
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the administrative budget; support departmental budget development and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, Medicaid, and other applicable public-sector financial requirements
• Oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal control processes
• Coordinate and lead annual audits, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and reviewers, while partnering closely with the CFO to support audit oversight, external reporting, and financial governance activities that ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee financial components related to grants, leases, and facilities-related financial activities
• Analyze financial trends and develop projections, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; ensure appropriate segregation of duties and effective workflow management

What This Job Offers

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