Strategic Nonprofit Controller

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health, in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Controller to lead the nonprofit’s accounting, close processes, and financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and donor-restricted funds management.

The role partners with the CFO and across clinical, revenue cycle, development, HR, and operations to supervise staff, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate statements. CPA preferred; mission-driven, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Seven+ years in accounting with close and financial reporting ownership.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with modern accounting and reporting systems.
• Excellent judgment, organization, analytical ability, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical stewardship, and the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, accruals, payroll accounting, allocations, and intercompany activity.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; establish schedules, review reconciliations and journal entries, resolve variances, and deliver timely, accurate financial statements.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, closing calendar, supporting schedules, and documentation standards.
• Ensure appropriate accounting for net assets with and without donor restrictions, contributions, grants, contracts, program service revenue, and other funding sources.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit; manage schedules, requests, and issue resolution.
• Prepare or review Form 990, state charitable registrations, tax filings, and other required financial reports in coordination with external advisers.
• Design, document, test, and continuously improve internal controls, segregation of duties, approval authorities, fraud prevention measures, and financial policies.
• Maintain audit readiness throughout the year and lead timely remediation of findings.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Analytical ability

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Tri-County Mental Health, DBA Beacon Mental Health, in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Controller to lead the nonprofit’s accounting, close processes, and financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and donor-restricted funds management.

The role partners with the CFO and across clinical, revenue cycle, development, HR, and operations to supervise staff, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate statements. CPA preferred; mission-driven, collaborative environment.