Financial Controller: Budgeting, GAAP & Audit

Southwest Behavioral Health Center; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k/457b retirement plan

HSA employer contribution

Dental coverage

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Health Center in Vermont seeks a detail-oriented Controller to lead the agency's financial reporting, budgeting and accounting functions. This full-time, in-office role collaborates with the Finance Director to strengthen the organization's financial health and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.

Responsibilities include overseeing the full accounting cycle, audits, and coordination with external auditors, while providing budget analyses and financial insights to program managers

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field.
• Experience: 3–6 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting.
• Equivalent: An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting cycle and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Coordinate external audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Monitor billing, collections and contracts for compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare monthly budgets and management reports for executives and program managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

In-office presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or related field

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Profiler

Job description

Southwest Behavioral Health Center in Vermont seeks a detail-oriented Controller to lead the agency's financial reporting, budgeting and accounting functions. This full-time, in-office role collaborates with the Finance Director to strengthen the organization's financial health and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance.

Responsibilities include overseeing the full accounting cycle, audits, and coordination with external auditors, while providing budget analyses and financial insights to program managers