Finance Controller Remote

Position Summary [Remote Position]:


The Finance Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and operational effectiveness of Cardinal Pediatric Therapies' financial systems, accounting processes, and financial reporting. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, financial controls, budgeting support, cash management, and compliance activities while ensuring accurate financial visibility across the organization.


The Finance Controller serves as a key business partner to leadership by providing timely financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting informed decision-making. This role requires a balance of technical accounting expertise, operational thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records and the general ledger

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management activities, and other day-to-day accounting operations to support organizational performance

• Prepare financial statements, support financial reporting requirements, and provide financial analysis to assist leadership in decision-making

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities while monitoring financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending corrective action when necessary

• Maintain internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures designed to ensure compliance, safeguard company assets, and support audit readiness

• Coordinate audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting requirements, and relationships with external financial partners, including accounting firms, payroll providers, and banking institutions

• Develop and maintain financial SOPs, workflows, and documentation to improve operational efficiency and support organizational growth

• Supervise, develop, and support assigned finance team members while fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across financial operations

• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations that support organizational goals and long-term sustainability

• Lead by example to reinforce Cardinal Pediatric Therapies' values, culture, and expectations

Qualifications:


Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, financial operations, or a related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes
• Experience preparing financial statements and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate professionally with leadership, team members, auditors, vendors, and external partners

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or multi-location service organizations

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Experience supervising accounting or finance staff

• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification

• Experience with payroll systems, reimbursement processes, or healthcare revenue cycle operations

• Experience with accounting and financial reporting software

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial and analytical thinking with the ability to translate financial information into actionable recommendations

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and implement process improvements

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

• Ability to balance day-to-day financial operations with long-term organizational planning

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use financial information to support decision-making and improve performance

Work Environment:

• Office, clinic, remote, or hybrid work environment based on organizational needs

• Requires regular interaction with operational, clinical, and executive leadership teams

• May require periodic travel between clinic locations or attendance at leadership meetings
• Remote position, based in NC or AZ preferred but not required

Schedule & Compensation:

• Full-time position

• Schedule based on organizational needs across assigned locations - EST or AZ-MST preferrred

• Salary and incentive structure aligned to divisional performance and key metrics

Values Alignment:


At Cardinal, our core values are IMPACT -

• Invested - we are fully aligned and bought into our mission and dedicated to achieving it

• Mutual Collaboration - we work together to achieve our goals, recognizing that our mission relies on teamwork

• Problem Solving - we focus on solutions, not obstacles or blame

• Accountability - we own our actions, decisions, and results because our results improve lives

• Continuous Growth - we are constantly working toward personal and professional improvement to expand our impact

• Tenacity - we persevere through challenges with professionalism and resolve

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


Cardinal Pediatric Therapies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cardinal Pediatric Therapies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.


Disclaimer


This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. It is not intended to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. Cardinal Pediatric Therapies reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or assign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs and in accordance with applicable law.


This position may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, using standard office and technology equipment, occasional lifting or moving of materials or supplies up to 25 pounds, and travel between assigned locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.


Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment, express or implied. Employment with Cardinal Pediatric Therapies is at-will unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of the company.

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