Healthcare Accountant – Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting functions, including the maintenance of the general ledger and reconciliations.

• Supervise bookkeeping activities to ensure precise financial recordkeeping.

• Manage and process payroll efficiently.

• Prepare financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flow.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Monitor revenue recognition and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Aid in the month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Support audit preparations and tax documentation efforts.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and best practices in healthcare accounting.

• Collaborate closely with the Revenue Cycle Management Director to facilitate billing, collections, reimbursement reporting, and financial analysis.

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes and operational efficiency.

• Provide assistance to leadership with financial reporting and ad hoc analysis as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in healthcare accounting is essential.

• Experience in behavioral health accounting is highly preferred.

• A CPA designation is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and general accounting functions is necessary.

• A solid understanding of healthcare revenue cycle concepts is highly desirable.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.

• Capability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where responsibilities may change over time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote or hybrid work.

• Potential for growth into a more significant financial leadership role as the organization expands.

• A collaborative leadership team that provides direct exposure to executive decision-making.

• A meaningful chance to make a difference within a mission-driven behavioral healthcare organization.