Corporate Controller

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral, a rapidly growing behavioral health organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In this high-impact role, you will oversee all accounting operations, manage cash flow, and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5-8+ years of relevant experience. Join a supportive leadership team and take advantage of our competitive salary and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in healthcare or multi-entity organizations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Provide financial analysis, KPIs, and decision support to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

Come join a fast-growing behavioral health organization!

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all accounting operations, including financial statements, consolidations, and intercompany transactions
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and maintain balance sheet integrity
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions
• Lead internal controls, compliance efforts, and audit readiness
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including year-end reporting
• Oversee revenue, lease, and capital project accounting
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting efficiency
• Provide financial analysis, KPIs, and decision support to leadership
• Support and mentor accounting staff

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in healthcare or multi-entity organizations preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups; Power Query a plus)
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solver with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Effective communication and ability to work both independently and on a team

Why Join Us

• Rapidly growing organization with advancement opportunities
• High-impact role supporting multiple facilities
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Competitive salary and benefits

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.