Controller

About Ally Psychiatry

Ally Psychiatry is a dynamic growth company in the behavioral healthcare space currently scaling from a small business to a middle-market company. The organization is experiencing rapid expansion and seeks a seasoned, hands-on Controller to lead the company’s accounting function, strengthen the financial infrastructure, and provide strategic support to the leadership team.

Why Join Ally Psychiatry

• Opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare company.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Our team is dedicated to improving access to mental health care for those who need it most. With both inpatient and outpatient clinics across 9 states and over 30 facilities, we are a growing organization that believes every team member plays a vital role in the patient journey. We provide competitive compensation, aggressive benefits, and cultivate a culture of growth and collaboration, allowing you to have a hand in shaping our evolving services. If you are passionate about mental health and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team and help drive positive change in our communities.

Position Summary

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions of the company. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, can scale processes and systems, and ensure accurate and timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports, variance analyses, and key metrics for the CFO, executive management, and the Board.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and tax functions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Lead preparation and timely review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability of the finance function.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish, document, and maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets.
• Establish an internal audit program to monitor and test the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Partner with external advisors on complex tax and compliance matters.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and management to ensure liquidity for operations and growth initiatives.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance.
• Support capital raising efforts (debt and equity) as needed.

Information Systems

• Oversee implementation and optimization of ERP and EPM systems.
• Partner with IT and operations to ensure integration between financial systems, practice management platforms, Human Resource Information Systems and other business applications.
• Ensure systems support accurate data capture, reporting, and analytics for decision-making.
• Identify and implement automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and data security standards within financial systems.

Systems & Growth Enablement

• Build scalable financial processes aligned with the company’s growth trajectory.
• Support strategic initiatives such as new market entry, de novo clinics, M&A, and service expansion.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Timely Financial Close: Completion of monthly close within 7 business days.
• Balance Sheet Accuracy: 100% of accounts reconciled and reviewed monthly.
• Internal Control Effectiveness: No material weaknesses identified during audits.
• Audit Results: Successful completion of annual audit with minimal adjustments.
• Forecast Accuracy: Variance of less than 10% between forecasts and actual performance.
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated reduction in manual processes and increased automation within finance functions.
• Business Intelligence: Continuous incremental improvement in reporting to improve management’s understanding of the business, development of optics to improve controls, and actionable insights.
• Growth Enablement: Strong supporter of the organization’s continued growth. Provide sound business intelligence to drive strategy. Have a sense of urgency for quick turn-around of deliverables necessary for swift, sound expansion of the business. 
• Team Development: Maintain an engaged staff with a high retention rate. Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or related post-graduate degree
• CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in a middle-market, high-growth, or private equity–backed company preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to roll up sleeves and drive both strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a growing team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to partner cross-functionally with executives and department leaders.