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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).

· Experience leading finance teams through organizational growth or change.

· Experience successfully mentoring operating management in using financial/MIS Data

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year plus incentive comp.

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Life insurance

· 12 annual paid holidays in observance of state and federal holidays

· Career development opportunities

About Us

At Hawaii Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.

"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...

Our History: Hawaii Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.

Our Vision: To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawaii through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.

Our Values: Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment

Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.