Financial Controller - Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for a Financial Controller for our Frederick, MD office, who will be responsible for all aspects of Finance and Accounting, including payroll, billing & collections. This position will also assist and collaborate with all departments and contribute to the overall strategic growth efforts of ABH.  

ABH is a family centered mental health program that offers a wraparound approach to treatment. We specialize in Psychiatry, Off-Site Counseling Services, On-Site Therapy, and Therapeutic Mentoring. If you share our mission and vision, we invite you to join a team that wants to make a difference within the community. 

Position Status: Full-Time; Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 annually
Location: Frederick, MD

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Overall responsibility for ABH general accounting, A/P, A/R and payroll processes which includes account reconciliations. 
• Develops and maintains accounting procedures and system of internal controls. Implements new controls and procedures as necessary. 
• Develops, implements, and monitors organizational operating procedures and policies. 
• Responsible for the annual Financial review, including preparing required work papers. Also, in conjunction with HR, will contract with independent firm to perform the Retirement Plan audit, if necessary. 
• Develops and maintains a system of inventory control for all fixed assets and assures adequate and appropriate insurance coverage is acquired. 
• Monitors and recommends revisions to all ABH financial policies. 
• Coordinates the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets including the spending and income statements for all departments. 
• Work with CEO to determine budgeting for all departments, including any donations that we may receive.  Meet with department leaders to review budgets.  
• Prepares the monthly and annual Financials reports for all owners including summary analysis of major revenue and expense variances and cash flow impacts. 
• Performs periodic forecasts to obtain visibility on the revenue and expenses anticipated over the remainder of the year. 
• Ensures that all annual tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis. 
• Oversees all payroll, accounting and billing functions and staff and provides supervisory coverage. 
• Collaborate with CEO, Practice Administrator, and IT contractor in determining IT budgets, equipment needs, and overall vision of ABH IT solutions.  
• Collaborate with Workforce Development Department to ensure the payroll/HRIS functions are streamlined and personnel changes are communicated across departments. 
• Assist CEO and Workforce Development Manager with financial aspects of employee benefit plan reviews, HRIS reviews, and updating of policies and procedures, as needed. 
• Collaborate with CEO and Marketing Department to assist with implementation and development of marketing campaigns and strategies.  
• Assists CEO and Practice Administrator with the implementation and administration of ABH Risk Management Programs, to include the review and administration of ABH insurance coverage, as well as fraud prevention initiatives. 
• Maintain a standing seat as a member of the CARF Committee to ensure that any financial requirements with regard to documentation, reporting, and compliance are adhered to.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Advanced Degree in Accounting 
• 5 years of overall combined Accounting and Finance experience 
• CPA or CMA Preferred 
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures 
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year and close process 
• Excellent account software user and administration skills 

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability  
• Voluntary Insurance Policies: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO accruals, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Paid Birthday, Paid Wellness Day

ABH is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. ABH does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all ABH employees, interns, clients, and contractors. 

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