Healthcare Finance Controller - GAAP & Audit Lead

Pawnee Mental Health Services; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision Insurance through BC/

Dental Insurance

KPERS retirement

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Paid medical leave

EAP

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage all agency accounting, close processes, and financial reporting. This role ensures GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and timely financial analyses for executive leadership and governing boards.

The position oversees audit coordination, cost reporting, cash management, budgeting, and collaboration with revenue cycle and program leaders. Healthcare experience is preferred and CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all agency accounting and accounts payable in line with GAAP and internal controls.
• Lead monthly and year-end close, journal entries, and issue resolution.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial statements and supporting analyses for leadership and boards.
• Monitor accounting policy effectiveness and risk controls; drive process improvements.
• Direct annual audit coordination and respond to external auditors’ requests.
• Oversee cost reporting (including CCBHC) and fixed asset accounting.
• Manage cash, banking, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and agency leaders on revenue performance and AR.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit support

Budgeting

Excel

Leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Pawnee Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage all agency accounting, close processes, and financial reporting. This role ensures GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and timely financial analyses for executive leadership and governing boards.

The position oversees audit coordination, cost reporting, cash management, budgeting, and collaboration with revenue cycle and program leaders. Healthcare experience is preferred and CPA is a plus.