Controller

Community Health Alliance - Transitional Living, TLC; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company HRA

PTO & holidays

Retirement match 6%

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Community Health Alliance seeks an experienced Controller to guide financial decisions, establish policies, and enforce procedures ensuring fiscal accountability. The role emphasizes budgeting, grant management, and robust accounting operations.

You will oversee accounting, reporting to the CFO, and coordination with grantors to ensure timely, accurate filings and strong internal controls. A CPA and 5+ years in a controller capacity are preferred, with healthcare industry experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license required.
• At least 5 years in senior accounting or controller role.
• Mental Health or Healthcare industry experience a plus.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Experience with accounting for a parent and subsidiaries set up is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting and budget monitoring skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple grants, manage timelines and ensure projects are executed effectively.
• Skilled in finding information, evaluating eligibility criteria, and analyzing data to inform grant strategies.
• Understanding and knowledge of intercompany transactions.
• Financial operations knowledge; principals of accounting, financial management and budgetary practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting system to provide accurate and timely information used for decision making and reporting.
• Monitor, direct, analyze and convey financial performance to the CFO.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of reports to government agencies ensuring that all reports are prepared accurately and submitted timely.
• Prepare agency and grant budget.
• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports.
• Monitor grant budgets, ensure adherence to all contractual terms and conditions and manage financial records and reports.
• Calculate and record grant reimbursements utilizing accounting and payroll software.
• Generate and upload reportable information into grant management systems required by funders.
• Track grant progress, evaluate project outcomes against objectives and prepare timely and comprehensive reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments and business reviews to identify and mitigate risks related to grant funding and compliance.
• Serve as primary point of contact between grantor and internal departments, providing support and problem resolution.
• Assist with financial audit of grant related programs.
• Job responsibilities per category are 25% budgeting, 25% grant management and 50% accounting functions.

Skills

Senior accounting

Budgeting

Grant management

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Community Health Alliance is seeking an experienced Controller to guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures that promote fiscal accountability and responsibility. Key Responsibilities include budget management, financial reporting, and communication of relevant information.

Why Join Community Health Alliance?

At Community Health Alliance, our Controller plays a vital role in ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability. You’ll oversee accounting operations, budgeting, and grant management while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, and financial excellence.

We Offer

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match – up to 6%
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee training and continued education opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Licensure reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• A collaborative and mission driven culture

What You'll Do

• Manage the accounting system to provide accurate and timely information used for decision making and reporting.
• Monitor, direct, analyze and convey financial performance to the CFO.
• Supervises and coordinates the preparation of reports to government agencies ensuring that all reports are prepared accurately and submitted timely.
• Prepare agency and grant budget.
• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports.
• Monitor grant budgets, ensure adherence to all contractual terms and conditions and manage financial records and reports.
• Calculate and record grant reimbursements utilizing accounting and payroll software.
• Generate and upload reportable information into grant management systems required by funders.
• Track grant progress, evaluate project outcomes against objectives and prepare timely and comprehensive reports for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments and business reviews to identify and mitigate risks related to grant funding and compliance.
• Serve as primary point of contact between grantor and internal departments, providing support and problem resolution.
• Assist with financial audit of grant related programs.
• Job responsibilities per category are 25% budgeting, 25% grant management and 50% accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license required.
• At least 5 years in senior accounting or controller role.
• Mental Health or Healthcare industry experience a plus.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Experience with accounting for a parent and subsidiaries set up is a plus.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting and budget monitoring skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple grants, manage timelines and ensure projects are executed effectively.
• Skilled in finding information, evaluating eligibility criteria, and analyzing data to inform grant strategies.
• Understanding and knowledge of intercompany transactions.
• Financial operations knowledge; principals of accounting, financial management and budgetary practices.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, concisely with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrate positive/proactive customer service attitude. Consistently maintains ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public.

Community Health Alliance is a leading provider of behavioral health and human services, delivering high-quality mental health and substance use treatment across a comprehensive continuum of care. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based services that empower individuals to achieve recovery, improve their well-being, and reach their highest potential.

Our integrated approach brings together prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community-based services to ensure individuals and families have access to the care they need, when they need it. Through innovation, collaboration, and a person-centered philosophy, we work to improve access to care, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive outcomes.

At Community Health Alliance, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to build a healthier, more hopeful future. Our dedicated team is committed to making a meaningful difference by delivering exceptional care, fostering hope, and empowering the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Community Health Alliance, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.