Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Controller

Position Summary:

Hawaii Behavioral Health has an immediate opening for Corporate Controller in our Honolulu office.

The Corporate Controller plays a pivotal role in overseeing comprehensively the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, managerial relevance and timeliness in financial reporting.

This position is responsible for managing the full financial cycle, including cost accounting, variance analysis, operational planning, management information and tax and capital planning, to provide strategic insights that support business decisions.

The Corporate Controller leads the development and implementation of internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain regulatory compliance. By collaborating closely with executive leadership, this role drives financial integrity and operational efficiency across all corporate accounting functions.

Ultimately, the Corporate Controller ensures that the company’s financial practices align with industry standards and contribute to sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute substantially to the achievement of company goals

· Manage and oversee all aspects of general and corporate accounting, including month-end and year-end close processes.

· Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

· Design and implement a management information system (MIS) to assess management decision making.

· Lead cost accounting and variance analysis efforts to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.

· Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

· Coordinate tax planning and compliance activities in collaboration with external advisors and internal teams.

· Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a high-performing finance team.

· Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives and to help them understand their numbers.

· Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior and operating management, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

· Lead the annual financial audit and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.

· Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and treasury functions.

· Manage the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and financial forecasts in partnership with department leaders.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements.

· Review and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

· Monitor organizational financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership.

· Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and general ledger integrity.

· Evaluate and implement process improvements and accounting system enhancements.

· Support grant reporting and compliance activities, if applicable.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and corporate accounting principles.

· Proficiency in full cycle accounting and financial reporting systems.

· Facility with IT systems

· Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.

· Experience preparing financial and management reports for executive leadership and external auditors.

· Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.

· Advanced Microsoft skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

· Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or similar financial management systems. Previous experience in a corporate controller or senior accounting leadership role within a mid to large-sized organization.

· Advanced skills in data analytics and financial modeling.

· Healthcare, behavioral health, or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.

· Experience overseeing external audits and tax compliance.

· Experience with grant accounting and government funding (if applicable).