FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting range: $100,000-$120,000 per year Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

*Hybrid (remote and onsite work)

BestSelf Behavioral Health (BestSelf) is an organization with over 120 years of service experience in the community and is a proven leader in innovative delivery of behavioral health services in Western New York. BestSelf is proud to be the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York.

No matter how old you are, where you live in Western New York or what challenges you're facing-BestSelf Behavioral Health can provide you and your family with the innovative and evidence-based services you need, along with a personal and caring approach that will help you feel respected, valued, confident and hopeful.

The Controller's role is to manage all day-to-day accounting functions of BestSelf Behavioral Health and related companies. Areas of oversight on the Accounting & Finance team include accounts payable, general ledger, grant vouchering and reporting, financial reporting, budget development and monitoring, and audit planning and preparation. This role is crucial to ensuring cost effective operations, budget management, and the overall success of the financial components within our Behavioral Health practice. The Controller will work closely with other support teams and program leadership within the agency and will apply the components of our leadership philosophy to foster a culture of growth and support for the agency's mission.

Required competencies

Leading and developing the accounting team

Expertise in creating, implementing, and promoting efficient processes

Leading and developing the accounting team

• The ideal candidate will have experience that demonstrates they can build, develop, and retain an effective team of accounting staff in alignment with the agency's leadership philosophy. This includes aligning the duties of the individuals on the team to utilize their talents effectively and efficiently and supporting and developing them to advance their skill sets.
• They will be an effective communicator and coach to all members of the accounting team. They will build positive working relationships with all team members, and effectively communicate how each role interacts with other roles on the team and throughout the agency.

Expertise in creating, implementing, and promoting efficient processes

• The Controller will have a profound understanding of all accounting and finance practices and requirements, preferably as it relates to the non-profit health and human services industry.
• They will analyze existing accounting processes, procedures, regular reporting, and budget development processes to identify and implement new efficiencies and controls that will provide potential cost savings.
• They will lead process improvements and develop educational materials to equip accounting staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide excellent inter-departmental support.

Job duties

• Manage and review the activities of accounting staff including accounts payable functions, cash receipts and banking activities, and month end close.
• Manage and/or assist with all aspects of financial reporting, including but not limited to all regular, internal reports and all externally requested reports.
• Oversee the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports relating to agency grants and contracts as required by funding sources (e.g.: OMH, ECDMH, OASAS, SAMHSA, HUD, NYSED etc.).
• Coordinate the agency's annual budget development process and the ongoing progress monitoring of the budget.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of the annual financial statement, UGG, and 401k Plan audits as well as the Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR).
• Create and update accounting policies and procedures as needed and to maximize efficiencies and controls.
• Maintain all necessary internal control and other standard accounting practices.
• Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of organization.

Required knowledge, experience, and skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting
• Minimum of two years in an accounting related leadership capacity
• CPA license preferred
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and deficit funding reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and generally accepted accounting practices.
• Knowledge of budget development and monitoring.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and data management systems.
• Knowledge of financial management and controls.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment as well as multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all levels of employees.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Organization Overview

Vision Statement

Empowering everyone to be their BestSelf.

Mission Statement

To provide innovative, evidence-based, accessible, and family-focused behavioral health services to promote health, hope, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life.

Beliefs

- We believe strong, healthy families provide the foundation for emotional well-being.

- We believe every individual is unique and recovery is possible.

- We believe quality behavioral healthcare is accessible, person-centered and holistic.

- We believe inclusion of peers, families and significant others in services promotes successful outcomes.

- We believe in culturally competent and trauma-informed services.

- We believe engaged employees are essential.

- We believe in innovative, evidence-based interventions.

- We believe in collaboration and community partnerships.

- We believe in community education and advocacy to combat stigma.

BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. is the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults with mental health and substance use disorders in WNY. We provide easy access to a full continuum of person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation and recovery services.

BestSelf offers a comprehensive array of services to promote self-sufficiency, wellness, and an enhanced quality of life for children, adolescents and adults. We deliver a full range of services to a diverse, multicultural consumer population by employing a cadre of fully bilingual, bicultural staff.

BestSelf utilizes more than 20 evidence-based therapies including; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET); Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT); and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT).

Quick Facts

- Created in June 2017 when Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health merged

- 2024 Annual Budget: $85 Million

- Clients Served (2021): 40,000+ children, adolescents & adults

- Employees: 1,100+

- 51st Largest Employer in Buffalo & WNY (2022 Business First List)

- Total Outpatient Clinics: 13

- Total Service Locations: 70+

What We Do

- Serving Children, Adolescents & Adults

- Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Outpatient Clinics

- Medication Assisted Treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone)

- ClubWest, ClubSouth, Safe Space & Afterhours Supportive Care

- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

- Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)

- Community & Mobile Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services

- Building Brighter Futures - school-based programs providing academic assistance, social-emotional supports, high-quality enrichment opportunities, and family engagement to encourage positive development.

- Homeless Outreach and Supportive Housing Services

- Health Home Services for Medicaid Recipients - Children & Adults

- Integrated Primary Care Clinic

- Vocational Services and Supported Employment

- Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Pregnant & Parenting Women where children up to age 11 can reside with their mother during treatment; Residential Substance Use Disorder treatment for Children and Adolescents.

- Recovery Community provides free support to people with addictions, people in recovery, and their families.

- Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf is an innovative, comprehensive center offering safety, support and a healing place for children and families affected by trauma and abuse.

• 24/7 Emergency Crisis Center (In Development Phase)