Controller

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation's largest jail contract management company, providing healthcare teams and customized programs across a variety of correctional settings. This is a high-impact Controller role reporting directly to the CFO, with the opportunity to help shape the accounting function during a period of growth. You'll accelerate the month-end close, strengthen internal controls, prepare the company for its first external audit, and build scalable accounting processes and infrastructure for the future. Why This Role? This is an opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to build, improve, and make a visible impact—not simply maintain an existing accounting operation. What You’ll Own Design and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, establishing the calendars, checklists, and accountability structures needed to improve efficiency. Oversee financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, and multi-entity consolidations. Lead general ledger activities including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, AP, and AR. Develop management reporting packages and present financial results to the CFO and senior leadership. Oversee cash flow reporting, treasury functions, and banking relationships. Build—not simply maintain—the company's internal control environment, including policies, procedures, segregation of duties, approval workflows, and financial governance. Identify control gaps, implement remediation plans, and prepare the organization for its first formal external audit. Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors. Provide technical accounting guidance on areas including ASC 606, ASC 842, and other applicable U.S. GAAP standards. Oversee corporate tax compliance and federal, state, and local filings. Manage 401(k) administration, risk management, insurance programs, and fleet financial oversight. Evaluate and improve accounting systems, ERP, reporting tools, automation, and workflows. Partner with Operations, HR, Legal, the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, financial planning, and risk management. Oversee required government and regulatory reporting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.