Regional Controller, Public Sector Accounting

The Public Sector/Strategic Client Accountant and/or Controller serves as the primary financial contact for a portfolio of Public Sector/Strategic clients, managing the complete financial lifecycle of customer contracts from billing through cash collection. This role partners directly with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, timely collections, and compliance with contract terms while providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements unique to government and public sector organizations

Netsmart Overview:

At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn’t just our aspiration, it’s our passion!

For more than 50 years, we’ve been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute markets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.

Regional Controller, Public Sector Accounting The Public Sector/Strategic Client Accountant and/or Controller serves as the primary financial contact for a portfolio of Public Sector/Strategic clients, managing the complete financial lifecycle of customer contracts from billing through cash collection. This role partners directly with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, timely collections, and compliance with contract terms while providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting knowledge, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements unique to government and public sector organizations.

Key Responsibilities Client Relationship Management – 25%
Serve as the primary financial point of contact for assigned Public Sector/Strategic clients.

Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing timely, professional, and solution-oriented financial support.

Respond to client inquiries regarding invoices, payments, contract terms, and account balances.

Collaborate with client Accounts Payable and Finance departments to resolve billing discrepancies and payment delays.

Billing & Contract Management – 25%
Review customer contracts and ensure billing aligns with negotiated terms, milestones, funding sources, and purchase orders.

Prepare, review, and process recurring and non-recurring invoices, including complex milestone, subscription, and project-based billing.

Perform manual invoice adjustments when required to meet unique client billing requirements.

Ensure invoices comply with customer-specific documentation and submission requirements.

Work with CAE and/or Client on Renewal Agreements/PO’s.Revenue Recognition – 10%
Apply revenue recognition principles in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Build and maintain billing and revenue schedules within financial systems.

Review contract modifications and determine financial impacts on revenue and billing.

Accounts Receivable & Cash Collections – 25%
Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.

Proactively manage aged accounts receivable through collection efforts and account reconciliations.

Research payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, deductions, and short payments.

Develop collection strategies for complex or high-value accounts while maintaining positive client relationships.

Financial Analysis & Reconciliation – 15%
Perform account reconciliations and resolve billing or revenue discrepancies.

Analyze contract activity and financial transactions to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Prepare reports supporting management decisions, audits, and financial reviews.

Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

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