Controller

Description

Join us and be a part of a team that values your professional growth and personal well-being!

What You’ll Get…

At our organization, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. As a full-time behavioral health professional, you'll benefit from:

• Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities: Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
• Career Development: Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
• Generous PTO Program: Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate 9 paid holidays annually.
• Wellness Program: Benefit from our expert Health Coach services and wellness incentives to reduce costs.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
• Affordable Health Care Plans: Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
• Insurance Coverage: Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
• Employee Assistance: Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
• Additional Insurance Options: Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!
  
  

Who We Need

The Controller is a key member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial information, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and non-profit accounting standards. This position plays a vital role in managing budgets, audits, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant compliance to support the organization’s mission of delivering high-quality behavioral health services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in a non-profit and/or healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and federal grant compliance.
• Proficiency in financial management systems; experience with accounting software (e.g., GreatPlains, Kronos) a plus.
  
  

Job Summary (Including, But Not Limited To)

Financial Expertise & Compliance

• Demonstrates deep knowledge of GAAP, non-profit accounting principles, Section 42 (LIHTC) and federal grant compliance.
• Ensures accuracy in all financial statements, reports, and audit materials.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory changes affecting behavioral health, real estate development, affordable housing and non-profit finance.
  
  

Strategic Financial Management

• Collaborates with the CFO to support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Analyzes financial trends and variances to inform leadership decision-making.
• Proactively manages cash flow and resource allocation to support programmatic and organizational goals.
  
  

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Designs and maintains internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance.
• Identifies financial risks and implements strategies to mitigate them.
• Leads efforts to continuously improve financial processes and systems.
  
  

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruits, hires, and retains high-performing accounting staff.
• Sets clear performance expectations, provides regular feedback, and conducts performance evaluations aligned with organizational values.
• Develops team capabilities through coaching, training, and growth opportunities.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely processing of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial transactions.
• Implements and monitors best practices for efficiency, accuracy, and customer service within the Finance team.
  
  

Audit & Grant Oversight

• Leads and manages the preparation for annual audits, including coordination with external auditors.
• Ensures proper financial documentation and reporting for all government and private grants.
• Supports timely and accurate filing of required reports such as IRS Form 990 and AHCCCS cost reports.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Builds strong partnerships across departments to support financial literacy and budget ownership.
• Communicates complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Serves as a financial liaison to internal stakeholders, funders, and regulatory agencies.
• Adherence to all agency policies, licensure, and training requirements.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.
  
  

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.