Senior Accounting Manager

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager for our Frederick, MD office, who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and driving process improvements. This role involves managing a team of accounting professionals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights to support organizational goals. 

ABH is a family centered mental health program that offers a wraparound approach to treatment. We specialize in Psychiatry, Off-Site Counseling Services, On-Site Therapy, and Therapeutic Mentoring. If you share our mission and vision, we invite you to join a team that wants to make a difference within the community. 

Position Status: Full-Time; Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 annually
Location: Frederick, MD

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of ABH’s Finance/Accounting Department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, cash management, and general ledger.  
• Oversees and coordinates with the department month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations, accruals and posting of journal entries. 
• Prepares the monthly and annual Financials reports for CEO and all owners including summary analysis of major revenue and expense variances and cash flow impacts. 
• Prepares the annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the CEO and department managers.  
• Prepares the forecasts in collaboration with department managers to obtain visibility on the revenue and expenses anticipated over the remainder of the year. 
• Develops and maintains accounting procedures and system of internal controls. Implement new controls, procedures, and financial policies to safeguard assets, prevent fraud and ensure compliance with accounting standards and governmental regulations.  
• Responsible for the annual financial review, including preparing required work papers. 
• Contract with an independent firm to perform financial review, and audit of the Retirement Plan.  
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR the Workers Compensation audit.  Will provide necessary documentation, explanations and responses to review or audit inquiries. 
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company’s 401K plan. 
• Develops and maintains a system of inventory control for all fixed assets and assures adequate and appropriate insurance coverage is acquired. 
• Works with independent firm to ensure that all annual tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis. 
• Works with IT contractor & CEO in determining IT budgets, equipment needs, and overall vision of ABH IT solutions. 
• Collaborate with Workforce Development Department to ensure the payroll/HRIS functions are streamlined, and personnel changes are communicated across departments.  
• Assist CEO and Workforce Development Manager with employee benefit plan reviews, HRIS, reviews, and updating of policies and procedures, as needed. 
• Assists CEO with administering and implementing ABH Risk Management Programs, including the review and administration of ABH insurance coverage and fraud prevention initiatives. 
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies. Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.  
• Manage and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.  
• Partner with CEO and department managers to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.  
• Lead or support special projects, including system upgrades, policy updates, and other organizational priorities. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Advanced Degree in Accounting 
• 5+ years of overall combined Accounting and Finance experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role.  
• CPA or CMA Preferred 
• Proven working experience as a senior accounting manager
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures 
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year and close process 
• Excellent account software user and administration skills 

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability  
• Voluntary Insurance Policies: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO accruals, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Paid Birthday, Paid Wellness Day

ABH is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. ABH does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all ABH employees, interns, clients, and contractors. 

Join our team and make a difference!