Controller

Job DetailsJob Location: Advanced Correctional Healthcare - Franklin, TN 37067Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingSUMMARY: Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design, implement, and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process—building the formal close calendar, checklists, and accountability structures the organization currently lacks. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including multi-entity consolidations. Oversee all aspects of the general ledger: revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Lead the preparation of management reporting packages and present financial results to the CFO and senior leadership. Manage cash flow reporting and treasury functions, including the corporate banking relationship. Assess the company's current accounting environment and develop a roadmap for building formal internal controls. This is a build, not maintain, environment. Document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all financial processes; create a controls framework. Establish segregation of duties, approval workflows, and financial governance structures to protect company assets and ensure data integrity. Proactively identify control gaps and implement remediation plans; prepare the organization for its first formal external audit. Lead coordination of external audit preparation, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors when the time comes. Provide technical accounting guidance on complex areas, applying U.S. GAAP standards including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and other applicable standards. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal financial regulations. Oversee corporate income tax compliance, including timely and accurate completion of all federal, state, and local tax returns. Manage 401(k) plan administration and oversee risk management and corporate insurance programs. Oversee the fleet management program and ensure proper financial tracking. Evaluate and optimize the company's accounting systems, ERP, and reporting tools; identify and implement automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Partners functionally with operations, HR, legal, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, special projects, and financial planning. Advise the CEO and senior leadership on matters of fiscal importance and strategic financial risk. Oversee government and regulatory reporting, including insurance reports, census surveys, and other required filings. Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, emotional maturity, and composure when addressing complex situations, resolving conflict, and interacting with internal and external stakeholders. Perform all other duties as assigned. BENEFITS: Referral program 401(k) w/employer match Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Professional Development Paid Time Off Disability Insurance QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Overall Business Experience – 10+ years required (15+ years preferred) Undergraduate Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting required, MBA preferred Public accounting background/CPA preferred 5-10 years of managerial experience required Monthly/Quarterly/Annual close experience (5+ years), public accounting experience can take the place of required 5 to 10 years Experience working with information technology and proficiency with software packages including Excel and Word required 5-10 years of Budgeting/Forecasting/Cash Flow Reporting experience required 3-5 years of treasury function experience (insurance, tax, etc.) required Strong presentation skills required Non-finance experience (business operations, sales, etc.) preferred Public company experience preferred IPO experience preferred Healthcare experience preferred