Controller

Job Summary

The ABRiO Family of Companies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to lead our financial operations and guide our accounting team. ABRiO is a recognized leader in providing premier home healthcare and group home services to seniors and individuals with disabilities across Arizona, serving over 500 clients with a dedicated team of 600 caregivers and managers.

As our Controller, you will manage day-to-day accounting operations, enforce fiscal policies, and ensure strict compliance with GAAP. This position offers an excellent balance of leadership and collaboration, reporting directly to a remote, part-time CPA/CFO who brings an extensive financial reporting background to offer strategic mentorship and oversight.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $145,000 per year (Commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Performance-based incentive structure (5% – 15% target)
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; generous vacation and paid holidays.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the internal accounting staff.
• Maintain, document, and continuously improve a robust system of accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures.
• Manage the accounting functions of related entities, ensuring seamless transaction-processing and standardized policies.

Core Transaction Oversight

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and timely collections to maximize corporate cash flow.
• Oversee and verify payroll processing for our extensive network of field staff and managers.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, ensure prompt bank reconciliations, and manage debt schedules and covenant compliance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes to issue timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.
• Collaborate with the part-time CFO to develop the annual corporate budget, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Design and calculate key operational metrics and management cost reports, identifying cost-center allocation trends.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis for capital investments, rate negotiations, and pricing decisions.

Compliance & External Relations

• Act as the primary operational liaison with external auditing firms, tax accountants, and financial/banking institutions.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, including healthcare-specific tax and financial filings.

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in home health care, group homes, or a Medicaid/Medicare-reimbursed healthcare environment is highly preferred.
• Certifications: CPA or CMA designations are highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with mid-tier accounting software, advanced Excel skills, and a solid understanding of cost-center allocations.

Working Conditions

• Primarily an office-based environment in Phoenix, AZ, with occasional travel to division offices as needed.
• Standard full-time schedule with occasional evening or weekend work during peak periods (e.g., year-end audit or budget cycles).

Supervises

• Staff of four internal accounting and clerical staff.
• Job Type: Full-time