Controller | Healthcare Finance | CPA Preferred

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a leading provider of behavioral health, psychiatric, and addiction recovery services in Philadelphia. As a mission-driven healthcare organization, we are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining strong financial stewardship and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting systems, financial controls, budgeting, payroll oversight, financial reporting, compliance, and audit activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience required
Minimum of 10 years of healthcare accounting experience required
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting and U.S. GAAP
Extensive knowledge of healthcare financial reporting and reimbursement
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management, payroll oversight, and financial analysis
Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, auditing, tax reporting, and internal controls
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent analytical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred
Previous Controller experience within a hospital or healthcare organization strongly preferred
Experience working with external public accounting firms preferred
Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) billing systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll Oversight, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Reporting
Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls
Monitor organizational financial performance and communicate key financial metrics to executive leadership
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and budget variance reports
Assist with capital planning, pricing analysis, and contract negotiations
Oversee operating budget development and financial planning
Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Maintain the organization's chart of accounts and accounting systems
Monitor bank reconciliations, cash flow, banking relationships, and debt compliance
Coordinate annual audits and provide required documentation to external auditors
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, grant, and contractual reporting requirements
Oversee tax filings, insurance renewals, and financial compliance activities
Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
Provide leadership and oversight to finance and accounting staff
Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational initiatives
Participate in organizational committees and leadership meetings
Support continuous process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives