Point your AI agent at freehire and let it find you a job.

Get the CLI →

Chicago Behavioral Hospital

Controller

Posted Updated
Discussion

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CONTROLLER

8-hour shifts / Monday through Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p

Competitive compensation up to $120,000 annually, plus an opportunity to promote to Hospital CFO!

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?Lead the financial operations of a 150-bed behavioral hospital while partnering directly with the Group CFO to influence strategic decision-making, operational performance, and long-term growth. This role offers a clear path for advancement, with the opportunity to promote into the CFO position for the right leader.

  • Own the month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, timely closing documents, journal entries, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity through disciplined account reconciliations, thorough journal-entry reviews, and strong internal controls.
  • Consult with the Group CFO regarding the facility’s financial affairs, revenue cycle, and financial reporting, as well as the development of operating policies, procedures, and financial goals and objectives.
  • Manage the facility's overall revenue cycle and general accounting operations in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Provide analysis of facility income, expenditures, and revenue risk with comparison to previous periods.
  • Implement and enforce policies and procedures as directed by the Group CFO and adapt processes to changing needs.
  • Ensure the accurate preparation and review of daily and bi-weekly analyses related to revenue cycles, staffing, and general spending.
  • Consult with the Group CFO on audit and reconciliation findings.
  • Reconcile the census, balance sheet, and other key operational metrics.

Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for:

  • Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Experience: A minimum of one (1) year as a Controller in a psychiatric healthcare setting, with experience in managing multiple functions in a healthcare business office preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience leading the month-end close and maintaining GL accuracy.
  • Additional Skill Requirements: Thorough knowledge of computers, with experience utilizing healthcare-based computer systems and commonly accepted business software applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Knowledgeable of GAAP.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

  • 401(k) + matching
  • Health insurance
  • 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Cafeteria on-site
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee recognition program

What sets us apart:

  • Career & training development opportunities
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Engaged management team dedicated to your success
  • A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available only to full-time positions. Benefits are subject to change at CBH's discretion.

Compensation:

This is a full-time role. We are eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and we will consider their experience and skill level. The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 annually. Join us in our Controller role!

Skills

Apply

See also

Finance jobs by country — openings, pay and top skills →

Tailor your CV for this role?

We couldn't check your fit for this role — add a CV to your profile to see it next time.