Controller | Healthcare Finance | CPA Preferred | Hospital Accounting

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full Time | Exempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday | Day Shift
Work Setting: Fully Onsite

About Us

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a leading provider of behavioral health, psychiatric, and addiction recovery services in Philadelphia. As a mission-driven healthcare organization, we are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting systems, financial controls, budgeting, payroll oversight, financial reporting, compliance, and audit activities.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for all accounting functions across the organization. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, internal controls, audits, banking relationships, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive healthcare finance experience, a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, U.S. GAAP, hospital financial reporting, revenue cycle management, and the ability to provide financial guidance to executive leadership. 

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Payroll Oversight, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Reporting
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls
• Monitor organizational financial performance and communicate key financial metrics to executive leadership
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and budget variance reports
• Assist with capital planning, pricing analysis, and contract negotiations
• Oversee operating budget development and financial planning

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain the organization's chart of accounts and accounting systems
• Monitor bank reconciliations, cash flow, banking relationships, and debt compliance
• Coordinate annual audits and provide required documentation to external auditors
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, grant, and contractual reporting requirements
• Oversee tax filings, insurance renewals, and financial compliance activities
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets

Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight to finance and accounting staff
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational initiatives
• Participate in organizational committees and leadership meetings
• Support continuous process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred 

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience required
• Minimum of 10 years of healthcare accounting experience required
• Previous Controller experience within a hospital or healthcare organization strongly preferred
• Experience working with external public accounting firms preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting and U.S. GAAP
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare financial reporting and reimbursement
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management, payroll oversight, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, auditing, tax reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) billing systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent analytical, leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines 

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to serve as a key financial leader within a mission-driven healthcare organization
• Collaborative executive leadership team
• Meaningful work supporting behavioral health and community healthcare services
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Stable Monday through Friday schedule

Pre-Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, verification of employment, physical examination, and drug screening. The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V). We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.