Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Accounting Manager

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we're looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities.

If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

The Role You Play

• Manage all agency accounting and accounts payable functions, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with established policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Lead and oversee the monthly and year-end close processes, including development and management of the close calendar, review and approval of journal entries, and timely resolution of outstanding accounting issues.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring proper account classification, accurate recording of financial transactions, and effective management of the chart of accounts and related accounting structures.
• Direct the preparation, review, and completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, receivables, payables, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and other significant accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly.
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, and financial analyses for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and the Foundation Board of Directors.
• Own the agency's financial reporting processes by proactively monitoring financial performance, analyzing trends and variances, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions and operational improvements.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial procedures to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Lead all accounting activities related to the annual financial audit, serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinate requested schedules and documentation, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Take full responsibility for the preparation, reconciliation, documentation, and review of required cost reports and supporting financial schedules, including CCBHC cost reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
• Oversee all fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, construction-in-progress activity, lease accounting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage cash and banking activities, including bank reconciliations, cash controls, treasury-related processes, and banking relationships, ensuring adequate safeguards and effective cash management practices.
• Lead cash flow monitoring, financial forecasting, financial modeling, cost analysis, and other strategic financial analyses that support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Partner with Revenue Cycle leadership and agency leaders to evaluate revenue performance, reimbursement trends, productivity metrics, and accounts receivable activity while maintaining accountability for the accuracy of related accounting records and balances.
• Ensure all revenue-cycle-related financial activity, including accounts receivable, cash receipts, contractual allowances, adjustments, and write-offs, is accurately recorded and reconciled to the general ledger, investigating and resolving material discrepancies as needed.
• Provide leadership and financial expertise in the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including historical analysis, financial projections, accounting guidance, and actual-to-budget performance reporting.
• Oversee the integrity, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of accounting systems, financial reporting structures, workflows, and related processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate accounting and accounts payable staff; establish performance expectations, ensure adequate training and cross-training, provide ongoing feedback, and address performance concerns through appropriate corrective action.
• Serve as an active member of the agency Leadership Team and participate in quarterly leadership meetings and organizational planning initiatives.
• Develop, review, implement, and maintain policies and procedures within areas of responsibility and provide financial guidance and expertise to committees, leadership teams, and work groups as assigned.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and staff to support operational effectiveness,…