About the role

  • Controller leading accounting and financial operations within a public-sector behavioral health organization. Ensuring compliance, stewardship, and internal controls in Troy, MI.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, banking, and financial systems
  • Prepare, manage, and monitor the administrative budget; support departmental budget development and variance analysis
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, Medicaid, and other applicable public-sector financial requirements
  • Oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal control processes
  • Coordinate and lead annual audits, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and reviewers
  • Analyze financial trends and develop projections, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
  • Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; ensure appropriate segregation of duties and effective workflow management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in public-sector or healthcare settings
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP/GASB and public-sector funding rules
  • Experience with financial systems, budgeting, audits, and grants management

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Staff training and development initiatives
  • Onboarding and cross-training

Job title

Controller

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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