Controller

Controller

Looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of others, offering hope, meaningful life choices, and better outcomes?

Since 1971 Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) has been the center of community partnership in the 15 counties we serve across western Montana. We have committed to providing whole-person, person-centered care by ensuring an approach to health care that emphasizes recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration. We know the work we do is important and makes a significant impact in the lives of our clients and in our communities.

Working at WMMHC also gives you the opportunity to work under the Big Sky, giving you the adventure of a lifetime while serving your community and changing lives. We offer a work life balance, so you still have time to discover all the natural beauty and recreational dreams that Montana has to offer while still engaging in a career path that is challenging and fulfilling.

If you want to join our team where community is at the heart of what we do, then you have come to the right place!

Job Summary:

The Controller will direct the financial operations of the company including budgeting, planning, investing, and other financial matters in alignment with WMMHC’s mission, vision, and values. This position requires a solution-based financial and strategic leader to advance goals and profitable growth. The Controller develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to make actionable recommendations on strategy and operations to meet continually changing financial impacts of reimbursement methods to WMMHC’s Executive Team.

Current Opening: Missoula

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• Must have a solid understanding of the relationship between healthcare finance and operations in a complex and evolving healthcare environment including in-patient and out-patient services, community health, and business and office functions
• Requires knowledge of purchasing facilities, rental/lease agreement management, and capital finance skills, including the ability to negotiate with banks, bond marketing institutions, and regulatory bodies for capital financing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex theories such as management theories and practices and data collection and interpretation. Must be able to respond logically to a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to utilize mathematical skills such as probability, statistical inference and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical work situations.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, utilize effective persuasion and influence the views of internal and external partners by forging a common understanding regarding budget and accounting issues and problems and willingness to share information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or a related discipline is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of broad finance experience and supervisory/leadership experience.
• Ability to pass a background check upon offer of employment
• Provide proof of auto liability insurance coverage per Western’s policies
• Valid current driver’s license with good driving record.

Benefits:

We know that whole-person care is not just important for our clients but recognize it’s just as important for our employees. WMMHC has worked hard to provide a benefits package that encompasses that same concept. Our comprehensive benefits package focuses on the health, security, and growth of our employees. Benefit offerings will vary based upon full time, part time, or variable status.

• Health Insurance – 3 options to choose from including a no-cost plan for employees.
• Employer paid benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance for employees and dependents, and long-term disability
• Voluntary options available: dental & vision insurance, short term disability, additional life insurance and dependent care flexible spending account
• Health savings account (HAS) with match or medical flexible spending account (FSA)
• 403(B) Retirement enrollment offered right away with an employer match offered after one year
• Generous paid time off to take care of yourself and do the things you love
  1. Accrued PTO starts immediately
  2. Extended sick leave
  3. 9 paid holidays and 8 floating holidays
• Loan forgiveness programs through PSLF or NHSC if qualified