Remote Financial Controller - MD - Blue Balloon ABA

We are growing and hiring a Controller for Blue Balloon ABA!

Job Summary

This is a remote position, but candidates located in NJ, MD, NC, AZ strongly preferred.  

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing and maintaining the financial health of Blue Balloon ABA. This includes budgeting, monthly close, financial reporting, audit and compliance, risk management. The Financial Controller will also coordinate with the Billing Director to ensure billing and revenue cycle, improve financial process, and upgrade systems.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting:

·         Work with CFO on the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing review and reforecast, build and maintain financial models.

·         Build financial forecasting models (e.g., billing, cash collection, etc.) and set realistic financial target and potential challenges.

·         Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to the budget.

·         Regularly review actual spend against budget amounts.

Monthly close and financial reporting:

·         Lead the monthly close and drive a timely, precise financial reporting process, master journal entries, reconciliations (e.g., accounts, balance sheet, etc.), ensure tax compliance (e.g., tax liabilities), conduct variance analysis.

Audit and compliance:

·         Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standard accounting practices and applicable laws and regulations.

Financial process and systems:

·         Partner with Billing Director to implement and automate key systems, e.g., billing, payroll, accounting, cash management, forecasting and ensure smooth integration billing requirements.

·         Proactively identify opportunities for improving the processes and systems to enable more efficient and effective billing and AR.

Risk Management:

·         Identify and manage financial risks, ensure the organization’s financial policies and procedures are compliant with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Advanced degree is preferred.

·         Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

·         Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial managerial position, preferably in the healthcare industry.

·         Strong knowledge of healthcare financial management and accounting principles.

·         Detail oriented, strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem solving skills.

·         Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including phone and email.

·         Ability to multitask and handle high volume.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, and Quickbooks.

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.

·         Must pass background check upon hire.

What We Offer

·         Competitive Salary

·         PTO + Paid Sick Time + Paid Holidays

·         Eligible to participate in Group Insurance Benefits

o   Medical: Voluntary coverage offered. Employee only coverage on base medical plan is free (buy-up options available to cover spouse/domestic partner and/or child(ren). Two medical plans with UHC available to choose from

o   Dental and Vision: Voluntary coverage offered

o   Whole life insurance offered: Voluntary coverage offered

o   Short Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance: Voluntary coverage offered

o   Free life insurance policy

o   Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o   Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) subject to eligibility requirements

o   Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets and more. 

About Blue Balloon ABA

Blue Balloon ABA is a leading provider of ABA therapy services across 5 states with aspirations to expand its quality care services to new regions and communities. We were created to address the needs of those who present with signs or symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At Blue Balloon, we believe a multidisciplinary approach benefits the unique needs of each child by increasing collaboration across providers, thereby yielding better outcomes for each child. To accomplish this, in addition to ABA therapy, we offer speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling to seamlessly coordinate care across therapy fields, build an integrated health plan for each child, and ensure the individual needs of each child is met. Blue Balloon provides services at home, in the community and through a center-based model.