Controller

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a high-impact Controller in Franklin, TN reporting to the CFO. You will accelerate the month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and build scalable accounting processes for growth.

You’ll oversee GAAP-compliant financial reporting, consolidations, and tax compliance while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives. This role offers visibility, influence on governance, and the chance to shape the finance function ahead of

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience leading month-end closes and multi-entity consolidations.
• Ability to partner with Operations, HR, Legal and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with calendars and checklists.
• Oversee financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Lead general ledger activities including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, AP, and AR.
• Develop management reporting and present results to CFO and senior leadership.
• Oversee cash flow reporting, treasury functions, and banking relationships.
• Build and maintain internal controls, governance, and segregation of duties.
• Prepare organization for external audit and serve as liaison with auditors.
• Provide guidance on ASC 606, ASC 842, and other GAAP standards.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and state/federal filings.
• Manage 401(k) administration, risk management, and insurance programs.
• Evaluate ERP and reporting tools for automation and improved workflows.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal and executives on strategic initiatives.
• Oversee required government and regulatory reporting.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Leadership

Month-end Close

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation's largest jail contract management company, providing healthcare teams and customized programs across a variety of correctional settings.

This is a high-impact Controller role reporting directly to the CFO, with the opportunity to help shape the accounting function during a period of growth. You'll accelerate the month-end close, strengthen internal controls, prepare the company for its first external audit, and build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure for the future.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to build, improve, and make a visible impact—not simply maintain an existing accounting operation.

What You’ll Own

• Design and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, establishing the calendars, checklists, and accountability structures needed to improve efficiency.
• Oversee financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Lead general ledger activities including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, AP, and AR.
• Develop management reporting packages and present financial results to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Oversee cash flow reporting, treasury functions, and banking relationships.
• Build—not simply maintain—the company's internal control environment, including policies, procedures, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and financial governance.
• Identify control gaps, implement remediation plans, and prepare the organization for its first formal external audit.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on areas including ASC 606, ASC 842, and other applicable U.S. GAAP standards.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and federal, state, and local filings.
• Manage 401(k) administration, risk management, insurance programs, and fleet financial oversight.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, ERP, reporting tools, automation, and workflows.
• Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, financial planning, and risk management.
• Oversee required government and regulatory reporting.