Controller

Korn Ferry; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with Behavioral Health Allies to recruit a Controller for its Kansas City, MO campus. The role supports the CFO in managing financial operations, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance in healthcare and developmental disability services.

The Controller oversees revenue cycle, restricted funds compliance, contract management, and drives operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of financial management or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Cycle Management
• Restricted Funds Compliance (PSA & NAFS)
• Contract Management
• Operational Efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Korn Ferry has partnered with Behavioral Health Allies on their search for a Controller.

About Behavioral Health Allies (BHA)

Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) provides a lifelong, community-based continuum of care for individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral challenges. BHA empowers individuals and their families through personalized support, education, and therapeutic services.

Position Summary

The Controller supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulations specific to the developmental disability and healthcare sectors. This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and key accounting functions while supporting BHA’s mission of delivering exceptional services. This position is based on site, 5 days a week, in Kansas City, MO.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Cycle Management
• Restricted Funds Compliance (PSA & NAFS)
• Contract Management
• Operational Efficiency

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree and/or CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or ABA services.
• Experience with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.