Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position at Brandywine Counseling & Community Services

Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

What You'll Do at Brandywine Counseling:

• Financial Reporting & Statements:
  Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, producing accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Assist leadership in developing annual budgets, entering information into software, monitor the budget against actual spending, and identify financial variances.
• Internal Controls:
  Develop, implement, and maintain internal accounting policies to safeguard company assets, mitigate risk, and prevent fraud
• Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:
  Manages, maintains and mentor the accounting department, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll staff
• Audit & Tax Coordination:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations including 1099s, W-2
• Prepares
  - Indirect Cost Proposal:
  Develops, and submits the indirect cost proposal to the federal government for federal contracts
• Contract involvement for third party payers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Accounting:
  Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Software Proficiency:
  Expertise in advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics GP) and financial close management tools.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to interpret complex financial data to generate insights, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitability.
• Education &
  
  Certifications:
  
  A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. Most employers require or strongly prefer a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Qualifications for this position are:

• REQUIRED:
  
  B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• PREFERRED: MBA
• PREFERRED:
  Non-profit
• REQUIRED:
  
  Minimum of 8-10 years related experience including computer and/or business management experience.
• PREFERRED: 7 to 10 years of accounting or finance experience

Pay:

• Starting at $45/hour
• Commensurate with experience and education

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• From 9:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as needed

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement