Controller

Brandywine Counseling Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 37,195 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan 4% match

PSLF eligible

No weekends

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) seeks a Controller to lead financial operations at a nonprofit provider of behavioral health and addiction services.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closes, manage budgeting, internal controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. The role requires a CPA/CMA and 8–10 years of related experience, with strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Assist leadership in developing annual budgets, entering information into software, monitor the budget against actual spending, and identify variances.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate risk, and prevent fraud.
• Manage payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable, including staff mentoring.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensure compliance with tax regulations including 1099s and W-2s.
• Develop and submit the indirect cost proposal to the federal government for federal contracts.
• Involve in contracts with third party payers.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

ERP software

Analytical thinking

Internal controls

Education

B.S. in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

MBA

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics GP

MIP (Abila)

Job description

Description

BCCS is seeking a Controller!

Who are We:

Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

What You’ll Do at Brandywine Counseling:

• Financial Reporting & Statements: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist leadership in developing annual budgets, entering information into software, monitor the budget against actual spending, and identify financial variances.
• Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain internal accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate risk, and prevent fraud
• Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable: Manages, maintains and mentor the accounting department, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll staff
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations including 1099s, W-2
• Prepares- Indirect Cost Proposal: Develops, and submits the indirect cost proposal to the federal government for federal contracts
• Contract involvement for third party payers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Accounting: Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP) and financial close management tools.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret complex financial data to generate insights, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitability.
• Education & Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required. Most employers require or strongly prefer a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
• MIP (Abila) Software

Requirements

Qualifications for this position are:

• REQUIRED: B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• PREFERRED: MBA
• PREFERRED: Non-profit
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 8-10 years related experience including computer and/or business management experience.
• PREFERRED: 7 to 10 years of accounting or finance experience

Pay:

• Starting at $45/hour
• Commensurate with experience and education

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• From 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as needed

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement