Controller

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare believes that each person deserves the opportunity to embark on a new journey to reach their optimal level of health. Odyssey’s network of behavioral healthcare services provides support to individuals throughout their journey by combining compassionate, evidence-based treatment with concierge-quality amenities.

Currently, we operate distinct psychiatric treatment locations and offer continuum of services for complex psychiatric, dual diagnosis, substance use, and process addictions within our Psychiatric Network. Additionally, our Eating Disorder Network is dedicated to serving adults and adolescents of all genders and specializes in the full array of eating disorders diagnoses and co-occurring conditions within a robust continuum of services.

Position Summary

The Controller oversees the accounting, treasury and financial reporting operations of the company.  Duties include process and system improvements, creation of and/or adherence to policies, procedures and internal controls and the overall accuracy of the financial records and reporting.  The Controller will lead the corporate accounting team and will liaison with facility personnel to optimize all facets of the financial operations and reporting of the company. 

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Revenue Cycle leaders, Financial Operations leaders, and Corporate Accounting team members throughout Odyssey. Provides immediate supervision of the Director of Accounting position and leadership for Accounting and Accounts Payable teams.

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships third party vendors, as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Provides strategic accounting leadership and assists accounting team, as needed, to ensure timely and accurate monthly close processes. 
2. Proactively builds team, processes and systems infrastructure in high growth environment. Produces recommendations for senior leadership and leads system enhancements and/or implementations. 
3. Presents financial information or other analyses to executive or Board level audiences. 
4. Oversees working capital and cash management processes and reporting. 
5. Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk and increase consistency and accuracy.
6. Oversees the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports; ensures reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles including new standards as required.
7. Produces annual budgets, report budget vs. actual monthly and provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
8. Provides financial analysis and supports expense management initiatives, as required.   
9. Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit and completion of financial statements and footnotes.
10. Ensures accurate and timely compliance with all required tax filings. 

Additional Responsibilities

1. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
2. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

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Education and Experience

Position requires a Master’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 8 years of related experience. Certified Public Accountant required.   

Physical Requirements

• Able to travel as needed, may include periodic overnight travel.

What We Are Seeking:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software
• Mastery of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to function independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to function calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand technical forms and financial reports

What We Offer:

• Multiple Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Six Annual Paid Holidays Plus One Floating Holiday
• Generous Team Member Referral Program

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, LLC reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires.  This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.  The employment relationship remains “At-Will.”  The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.